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The Dartmouth Club of Western Washington is a non-profit club associated with the College that...
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The Dartmouth Club of Western Washington is a non-profit club associated with the College that serves to keep Dartmouth Alumni in Western Washington in touch with one another as well as with the College. We have regularly scheduled events where people can get together to meet, socialize, network, and have fun. These events include everything from forming a team to run in the Annual Seattle Jingle Bell Run to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation, to meeting up for a day at the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, to taking some time out during the week to meet up for a monthly Pub Night. Dartmouth also occasionally sponsors events in conjunction with the Club, such as having President Wright come to speak in Seattle in January. The more participation we have the better, so if you are an alum, or associated with one, or a current Dartmouth student, please check out the website and join us at our next event. www.dartmouth.org/clubs/westwash
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The Madhouse Project is a local Seattle charity that is targeted towards Thirty-Somethings and...
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The Madhouse Project is a local Seattle charity that is targeted towards Thirty-Somethings and raising money for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
http://www.themadhouseproject.org/
The 2nd annual "Night Out for a Cure" is May 6th, 2006 and if you're interested in donating auction items or sponsoring the event please contact: info@themadhouseproject.org
GET INVOLVED!
update: may 6, 2006 - we raised $50k this year!!!!! thanks everyone for attending and donating! now get ready for next year.
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City of Seattle
Category:
Civic & Community
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 206-2060
I would definitely make sure to do the following:
1. Tour downtown and the lights and shopping...
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I would definitely make sure to do the following:
1. Tour downtown and the lights and shopping at Pacific Place and Westlake Malls. There are plenty of trees, lights, carousels, and carolers, and there's also a shuttle that will take you to the Waterfront, Pike Place, and the International District.
2. Go to Snoqualmie or another pass for a day in the snow, either innertubing or just building snowmen.
3. Check out any number of fun coffee shops or restaurants. Most non-Seattleites don't get much good Asian food, or good coffee.
4. Do a tour of the city, making sure to hit Fremont, downtown, Columbia City, the Ave, and Broadway. And show off our beautiful water by going to Gasworks park!
Have fun!
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I often walk along Queen Anne's "boulevard", which includes Kerry Park and other...
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I often walk along Queen Anne's "boulevard", which includes Kerry Park and other wonderful views. Sometimes, I include a stop at Macrina either before or after - ginger apple cider really warms you up. This route is really popular, so you will get that "safety in numbers" feeling from all the runners, baby strollers, dog walkers, and others.
Here is a description of the route:
http://www.seattle.gov/PARKS/parkspaces/QueenAnneBlvd.htm
The Seattle Parks website is a good place to look for other ideas too.
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One of the things that make me the proudest about living here (I was born and raised here as well)...
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One of the things that make me the proudest about living here (I was born and raised here as well) in Seattle is the public library system.
With the passage of the public works levy a few years ago, Seattle now has a collection of superb, cutting edge technology neighborhood libraries--Capitol Hill, Ballard, the International District, Wallingford, Montlake, Northgate, Greenwood...
By the way, I'm not as great a fan of the new Rem Koolhas downtown library (prefer the San Francisco Public Library, though I concede that the central SPL is vastly superior to the old hulking structure it replaced on 4th Avenue and also square foot for square foot was only perhaps 1/3 as expensive as that of its S.F. counterpart).
My favorite is either the "nautical"- architecturally-inspired Capitol Hill library (replacing the cramped, rudimentary Susan J. Henry branch which was built circa 1960) or the Greenwood branch (with its balcony looking out onto the neighborhood below.
The Ballard Branch is also exceeds any expectations (again, comparing it with the old one that it replaced). It is very heavily used.
What a wonderful use of public funds. These are a great value (I can hardly think of a better dollar-for-dollar value, and that probably would include the yet-to-be-built subway system).
When you think of the $10 billion dollar being spent every month fighting the ill-conceived, ill-begotten, nigh totally unproductive war in you-know-where, you can be very grateful that AT LEAST the citizens of this city have shown what really works for the benefit of its communities...
I might mention that what nicely complements the Ballard Branch Library across the street is a charming, unpretentious "mini-plaza" that replaced the eyesore that was the Safeway and its accompanying parking lot It invites comparison with the city commons in New England (or for that matter, Europe).
Seattle once had the great vision of the Olmsted brothers for its parks. Now it has the equivalent for its library system. For a city that boasts one of the highest per capita book-reading rates, or adult college graduate percentages, this is all very good news.
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RPArt
Category:
Civic & Community
2442 NW Market
Seattle,
Washington 98107
(206) 789-7454
This is a great place to look at sculptures and water fountains if you are interested in putting...
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This is a great place to look at sculptures and water fountains if you are interested in putting them in large locations. The artist is a man by the name of Ulrich Pakker and does excellent work with metals and steels. These fountains and sculptures are usually best if used in front of large buildings such as court houses or malls. The prices are very reasonable for such good work.
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Annie's playground ( http://www.anniesplayground.org/playground.html ) is a wonderful playground...
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Annie's playground ( http://www.anniesplayground.org/playground.html ) is a wonderful playground for kids that love to climb. It is a newer playground, close to Nathan Hale High School, the Meadowbrook Community Center and Meadowbrook Pond. The parking lot is located off 30th.
This playground has the most climbing structures so far out of all the playgrounds I have visited. There are three main structures, varied by level of ability. A wee toddler structure, a middle sized structure with a mini climbing wall and a big toddler structure for the older kids.
Along with the cool lounge chair seat swings, tile art, teeter totter, this is one of the best, not so crowded playgrounds in town.
If you also have a little naturalist, we usually walk across 35th to Meadowbrook Pond to visit the beavers.
This is a link to Seattle Park and Rec's page ( http://www.seattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/meadowbrookplayfield.htm ).
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Washington Poison Center
Category:
Civic & Community
155 NE 100th st, suite 400
Seattle,
Washington 98125
(800) 222-1222
1-800-222-1222, it's an easy phone number to remember, keep it by your telephone. As part of...
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1-800-222-1222, it's an easy phone number to remember, keep it by your telephone. As part of childproofing your home, it is important to discuss the hazards of chemicals and medicine with the children. One way of doing this is visually with Mr. Yuk stickers ('a scowling green face with tongue extended says it all: “Yuk!!” – a wordless cue not to eat, drink or touch a product').
Place the Mr. Yuk stickers on poison hazards and take the necessary precautions, such as placing items out of reach of children, either through cabinet locks or disposal, hopefully accidental poisoning can be prevented. Washington Poison Center, or your local poison center, distributes Mr. Yuk stickers. You can visit their site for a checklist of items to look for ( http://www.wapc.org/safety/mryuk.htm ). It's a great service, it's free and confidential.
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When I visited the Seattle Sculpture Park in Downtown Seattle, I noticed the wonderful public...
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When I visited the Seattle Sculpture Park in Downtown Seattle, I noticed the wonderful public building/museum space on the grounds and immediately thought, "That's where I want to get married!"
Sure, I lack both an engagement ring or a finance, but after 27 years, I've finally got an inkling of what kind of wedding I want (most girls figure this out by age 12).
The building is big enough to fit 50-ish people, and has an open floor plan with glass walls that look out on to the Seattle skyline and waterfront. With a peaked roof and vaulted ceilings, the place has an airy, modern, almost cathedral-like feel. Plus, it looks like one could set up a lovely wedding there and quickly convert it to a reception hall as well.
The building can be reserved through the Seattle Parks Department. You'd have to check with them on rental fees, however, SPD rental fees are usually very reasonable.
Bonus points for the space: Plenty of near-by street parking, hotels, restaurants, and activities for your guests. Load-unload area is available. You'd have spectacular (and unique) wedding photos. If your guest's kids get noisy, they can always go play in the park while still in view of their parents at the reception.
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Plymouth Housing Group is a great Non-Profit housing provider that is creating and preserving...
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Plymouth Housing Group is a great Non-Profit housing provider that is creating and preserving buildings in Downtown Seattle. In a city where rents are skyrocketing and the poor are finding it harder to make ends meet , there is a non-profit that is doing what is right. They are helping the homeless and the disadvantaged to actually be able to reside in Seattle.
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