The 11-day Washington State Apple Blossom Festival is held in Wenatchee from the last weekend in April to the first weekend in May. The festival reflects the importance of the Apple Industry to Washington State, exhibiting the pride that its many volunteers take in the Wenatchee area’s spectacular natural beauty, its … [Read more...] about Getaway: Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee
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Dahlia flower shows, tuber sales, and display gardens around Puget Sound
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, and display gardens around Puget Sound
Consignment sales of children’s & maternity at Just Between Friends
Just Between Friends (JBF) consignment sales are a savvy consumer's dream. No wonder, JBF are North America's leading children's and maternity consignment sales events. There are several locations around Puget Sound where JBF sales are held, usually spring and fall. At a JBF sale, parents can turn their mountains of … [Read more...] about Consignment sales of children’s & maternity at Just Between Friends
Advance purchase online for best ticket discount to Ballard Jazz Festival
Ballard Jazz Festival (BJF), held in the quaint-cum-trendy Seattle neighborhood along Salmon Bay, is of the Northwest's newer cultural events, but has established itself as a major addition to the Seattle music scene and a worthy destination, whether you live south of the canal or south of Portland. Each season … [Read more...] about Advance purchase online for best ticket discount to Ballard Jazz Festival
Exotic cars on display 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 on display 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
Kindering Center free checklists help assess child development
Kindering Center is commited to provide superior, individualized, family-centered services for children who are disabled, medically fragile, or vulnerable because of abuse or neglect and to develop maximum potential, hope, and community understanding. About Kindering Founded in 1962 by five Bellevue-area mothers of … [Read more...] about Kindering Center free checklists help assess child development
Affordable Spa for women on Capitol Hill in Seattle
Hothouse Spa was created to provide an affordable spa experience for women only in a quiet, meditative atmosphere. Located on Capitol Hill in Seattle, it is a peaceful, relaxing, healing place. Hothouse Spa is a place to soothe your body and free your mind, just steps away from the frenetic pulse of the city. There … [Read more...] about Affordable Spa for women on Capitol Hill in Seattle
Free boat rides at the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle
Every Sunday of the year, the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) on South Lake Union in Seattle offers free boat rides. The boat rides happen RAIN OR SHINE, only strong wind conditions cancel the rides. How to sign-up at CWB for a free boat ride You must sign-up in person for the free boat rides. Sign-ups begin at … [Read more...] about Free boat rides at the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle
Free Bellevue Botanical Garden
The Bellevue Botanical Garden is an urban refuge, encompassing 53-acres of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural wetlands. The Bellevue Botanical Garden is a successful partnership between the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services and the non-profit Bellevue Botanical Garden Society. The … [Read more...] about Free Bellevue Botanical Garden
Sunday Fremont Market Open Year ‘Round
The Fremont Market is how Seattle does Sundays. Established in 1990, this neighborhood market "in the center of the universe" has evolved into a thriving and diverse European-style street market that goes all year 'round for brunching and browsing, hand crafts, treasure hunting, vintage and one-of-a-kind, … [Read more...] about Sunday Fremont Market Open Year ‘Round
10 quick and easy dinner recipes for spring
Quick dinner recipes for spring use budget-friendly leftovers from holiday meals, including St. Patrick’s Day corned beef, Passover beef brisket, Easter ham and hard-cooked eggs, and Cinco de Mayo avocados, rice, and beans. These recipes also make use of seasonal vegetables including asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, … [Read more...] about 10 quick and easy dinner recipes for spring
