Eastside Audubon is the National Audubon Society chapter for eastern King County. About Eastside Audubon The group operates from Bothell south to I-90 and from the eastern shore of Lake Washington to the Cascade Foothills. This area includes the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Fall City, … [Read more...] about Birdwatching with Eastside Audubon
Hobbies & Leisure
Free tickets for Seattle Opera volunteers
Seattle Opera is a cultural icon in the Emerald City that speaks to all residents and visitors in the Puget Sound region by offering opera’s unique fusion of music and drama that speak deeply to people’s hearts and minds. The company presents the classics of the European repertoire as well as new works of American … [Read more...] about Free tickets for Seattle Opera volunteers
Free NPR podcasts include news, music, talk
National Public Radio (NPR) is a mission-driven, multimedia news organization and radio program producer widely recognized as a media leader in the digital arena. NPR produces news, talk, music, and entertainment programs. Drawing on more than 340 news staff (reporters, correspondents, newscasters, editors, … [Read more...] about Free NPR podcasts include news, music, talk
Get CASH for used books, music, movies, and games
Be sure to read the available list of items each book buyer will accept (which can include textbooks, audio books, games, movies, and other media). Some buyers require an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) for each book you intend to sell. And don't forget to check the list of items that they don't buy at all. … [Read more...] about Get CASH for used books, music, movies, and games
Our list for disaster relief and charitable donations
The best way to help whenever a disaster strikes at home or abroad is to donate money to reputable, established charities. Clean-up and rebuilding takes months of effort, and sometimes years. Every dollar you donate to well-established aid organizations will go toward relief efforts. Experts say whatever you do, … [Read more...] about Our list for disaster relief and charitable donations
Family loaner backpack for Arboretum adventures
Washington Park Arboretum holds a world class collection of woody plants that can be explored independently, as well as through tours, classes, and activities hosted at the site. All parts of the Washington Park Arboretum (except the Japanese Garden), are open to the public and are free of charge. The Arboretum has 230 … [Read more...] about Family loaner backpack for Arboretum adventures
Free and safe places for teens around Puget Sound
Here's a list of free (and low cost) places in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region where teens can hang out and do the things teens do. Like, hang out. Greater Seattle Teen Hangouts Seattle Parks & Recreation Teen Programs. Seattle Parks Department offers a wide array of programming to Seattle area youth … [Read more...] about Free and safe places for teens around Puget Sound
Free small airplane rides for adults and kids
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) was founded in 1953 by a group of individuals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who were interested in building their own airplanes. EAA is the only association that offers the fun and camaraderie of participating in the flying, building, and restoring of recreational aircraft. Membership … [Read more...] about Free small airplane rides for adults and kids
Free oil leak workshops around Puget Sound
Does your car leak? Does it leave spots in your parking space? An oil leak is not only bad for your car, it pollutes our local waterways. Each year, our vehicles release 7 million quarts of motor oil and other petroleum-related products into the Puget Sound watershed. Join the experts from fixcarleaks.org for a FREE … [Read more...] about Free oil leak workshops around Puget Sound
Exotic cars Saturdays at Redmond Town Center
Exotics@RTC is an informal Saturday gathering of car enthusiasts at Redmond Town Center. It's the largest weekly car gathering across the United States. Best of all, it's free, family-friendly, and outdoors. The gathering of exotic and very rare cars draws car owners and spectators together for mutual enjoyment of all … [Read more...] about Exotic cars Saturdays at Redmond Town Center
Teen Ink magazine encourages ALL teens to submit creative material
Teen Ink offers teens the opportunity to publish their creative work and opinions in a national magazine, book series, and website. Teen Ink is devoted entirely to teenage writing, art, photos, and forums. The publications offer some of the most thoughtful and creative work generated by teens today. Teen Ink's role … [Read more...] about Teen Ink magazine encourages ALL teens to submit creative material
Free downloads, posters and more from NASA Mars Exploration Program
NASA Mars missions started with simple flybys, taking as many pictures as possible on their way past. Between 1962 and 1973, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory designed and built 10 spacecraft named Mariner to explore the inner solar system -- visiting the planets Venus, Mars and Mercury for the first time, and returning … [Read more...] about Free downloads, posters and more from NASA Mars Exploration Program
Free book readings in Seattle bookstores and libraries
As reported by the Huffington Post on May 15, 2012, Seattle and Bellevue rank among the top 20 most well-read cities in the country, according to an annual list compiled by Amazon, based on book and literature sales on their website. So, if you decide to attend a reading, you'll have plenty of company! What is a book … [Read more...] about Free book readings in Seattle bookstores and libraries
Free movie vouchers when you volunteer at SIFF
SIFF is Seattle's leading year-round film organization that brings the best in international and independent film to the Seattle area. In addition to producing the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), held in May-June every year, the organization also operates the year-round SIFF Cinema at the Uptown Theater … [Read more...] about Free movie vouchers when you volunteer at SIFF
Dahlia flower shows, tuber sales, display gardens
Dahlias are flowering plants, native to the highland areas of Mexico and Central America. The dahlia is named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (1751-1789). Botanically a member of the Aster or Daisy family, dahlia are related to sunflowers, chrysanthemums, zinnias, chamomile, marigolds, and of course, asters and … [Read more...] about Dahlia flower shows, tuber sales, display gardens
