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Bizarre Bazaar at Om Culture

Shannon December 1, 2010 Comments are off

Looking for unique gifts for people on your holiday shopping list? Then you’ll definitely want to check out the Bizarre Bazaar at Om Culture (2210 N. Pacific Street) this Saturday, December 4, from 1:00pm-7:00pm.

The Bizarre Bizarre will feature one of a kind gifts handcrafted by a wide range of local artists. You’ll find anything from jewelry made with vintage clock hands to herbal tinctures; from Burning Man gear to matching top hats for you and your dog. Got some bacon lovers to please this holiday season? Then I’ve got two words for you: Bacon People.

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Stone Soup Presents-A Child’s Christmas In Wales

Shannon December 1, 2010 Comments are off

Stone Soup Theatre (4029 Stone Way N.) presents A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas and Directed by Jenny McMurry. Productions begin December 3-24, Friday-Sunday, with special matinée performances on Wednesday, December 22, Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Evening performances take place Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm. (No 7:30pm performances on December 24th)

Ticket Prices are $18 per person or $16 per person for groups of 4 or more.

From Stone Soup:

One of the most enduring, yet often forgotten Christmas memoirs, Dylan Thomas’s …

Wine World Grand Opening

Shannon November 29, 2010 13 Comments

By now I’m sure you have spotted the red radiant sign that illuminates right off of I-5 at 400 NE 45th Street and is visible from 520 spelling out WINE WORLD!

December 1st is the day the doors will slide open to the the public. It’ll be the largest wine store in the Northwest—23,000 square feet of wine, artisan cheese, charcuterie, flowers, gifts, tasting bars, and a 4,000 square foot private event room. Wine World Warehouse states, “If we don’t have it, we’ll get it!” Now that’s what we call service!

According to Wine World Warehouse:

Founded by Northwest Sommelier, …

Final Year for Pathway Of Lights?

Shannon November 23, 2010 Comments are off

The Seattle Parks and Recreation and Green Lake Community Center Advisory Council are proud to announce the 34th Annual Pathway Of Lights at Green Lake (7201 E Green Lake Dr N) –taking place Saturday, December 11, from 4:30pm-7:30pm, RAIN or SHINE. The lake will be surrounded by thousands of candles, making the walk even more enjoyable. The holiday spirit will be in full-swing, as local musicians, carolers, and warm beverages/treats en-light our community on this dark December evening.

Despite it’s longstanding tradition, the Pathway of Lights is one of many programs threatened by the Seattle Parks and Recreation budget cuts.…

Get Your Caffeine Fix at Lama G’s Cafe

Shannon November 15, 2010 4 Comments

It is not everyday that you can honestly say, “a Buddhist Lama made my latte this morning”. Surprise! Where else but right here in Wallingford, of course, at Lama G’s Cafe (1060 N 39th Street), located next to Art of the Table where Candles Cafe used to be. Grab your caffeine fix made by Karma, a Buddhist Lama, better known as Lama G to his customers and friends.

Karma is originally from Bhutan, but lived in India and Nepal most of his life until moving to Europe to teach. After moving to Vancouver 1o years ago to operate a meditation …

Salon Metro: Toiletries Drive

Shannon November 12, 2010 2 Comments

Tis the season of giving and Salon Metro needs our help!

Salon Metro (1714 N. 45th) is now collecting toiletries for the Orion Center and Youth Care Transitional Living Program. Drop off your donations at Salon Metro, Tuesday-Friday, 11am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-3pm.

Donation requests include unused/unopened shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, brushes, make-up, toothpaste, facial and body soaps, and etc.–full size or travel size. These items will help support the teens and young adults who are trying to obtain jobs and continue their education. By simply dropping off toiletries to Salon Metro you’ll be making a huge impact on supporting the homeless young …

Helping Those in need: 45th Street Clinic

Shannon November 11, 2010 Comments are off

Continuing with our multi-part series profiling Wallingford organizations that help those in need.

The 45th Street Clinic (1629 North 45th Street) is part of the Neighborcare Health program that has been serving the Seattle area for over 40 years, and is is the largest provider of medical and dental care in Seattle, reaching out to those who are uninsured and the homeless community.

According to Neighborcare Health:

The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate …

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