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All for Youth and Fun Volume 1, Issue 1 Summer 2010

It’s Summer Time and Activities are Plentiful! Are you between We’ve compiled just for fun, you are the ages of 11 and pages and pages of sure to find some- 18? Are you won- activities that are thing in this list that dering what there is nearby, in the Seat- piques your inter- Inside this issue: to do around here tle area, some you est. during the summer? may have heard of Arts & Crafts 2-5 Well, this has been and others that you And if you’re not put together just did not even know sure, try a few Education 6-10 for you. It’s sum- existed. things and see what mer time and there you think. You may are plenty of activi- Whether you are be surprised what Entertainment 11-12 ties. And the best into arts and crafts fun you will find part is that most of or sports, or some- right here in your Fairs & Festivals 12-16 these are FREE! thing educational or neighborhood. something to do Philanthropy 16-21

Sports 21-23

About Neighborhood How to read the list of 24 activities House The activities compiled here are separated into 6 categories: Arts and Crafts, Educa- tion, Entertainment, Fairs and Festivals, Phi- lanthropy, and Sports. Go directly to the area of interest or browse through every- thing. This is just a sample of what has to offer. You can find out more infor- mation about a particular activity by calling the number or checking out their website. Page 2 All for Youth and Fun — Summer 2010

A Response to Popular Culture

Tues-Sat 6/1/2010 - 6/26/2010 Noon-7pm What is beauty? This free Exhibition challenges pop culture and facades of beauty, youth and fame and the identities we construct, using audio and video installations, photography, sculptures and paintings, Tea party protests, You- ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery Tube celebrities and Joni Mitchell are in the mix. 4711 California Ave. SW, West, Seattle, WA Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 206-938-0339

www.artswest.org Creatures from the Deep Free 1st Friday of month. 6/22/2010 thru 10/11/10 11am - 5pm Mon-Thurs;

World-renowned jewelry artist Arline Fisch creates families of fantastical, oversized jellyfish "knitted" and "crocheted" from color-coated copper wire. Bellevue Art Museum Brilliant jellyfish hang above you; corals and sea anemones rest below. Get out there and enjoy 510 Bellevue Way NE, what the city has to offer! Bellevue, WA Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 425-519-0770

www.bellevuearts.org Family Album Mondays & Tuesdays 6/11/2010 - 7/11/2010 and By Appointment

Local Artist Amy Pleasant's Paintings merge monotype and traditional painting techniques to record fleeting moments of family life and memories of relatives Georgetown Art and Cultural Center no longer present. (Free) 5511 1/12 Airport Way, Seattle, WA Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 206-851-1538

www.georgetownartcenter.org Arts in Motion Year Round Welcome to Arts In Motion (AIM)—Southeast Seattle's Community School of Summer Fun!! the Arts! We're delighted to be serving over 600 students of the Rainier Val- ley and surrounding area with instruction in music, art, theater, film and Arts in Motion dance. Work study and tuition assistance available. 3405 S. Alaska St. Seattle, WA 98118 Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts (206) 723-3131

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Coyote Central

Year Round Studio Coyote is 3 terms of 20-hour workshops for adolescents aged 10 – 14 in out-of-school time: 7 weeks of weekends in the fall and winter/spring Creativity in Action for Adoles- terms, and intensive week-long sessions in the summer. Professionals in crea- cents tive fields teach the workshops in private studios and professional workplaces Location Varies throughout central Seattle. Scholarships and barter opportunities available. Seattle, WA Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts (206) 323-7276

http://www.coyotecentral.org/ Nature Consortium, Youth Art Program July & August - Summer 10 AM - 4 PM The Youth Arts Program provides environmentally influenced art classes for Nature Consortium, Youth Art youth. Classes encompass a wide range of artistic disciplines from visual arts Program and Arts in Nature to music, dance, theatre, literacy and culinary arts, gardening, naturalist activi- Camp ties and more. See the web link for more info http://www.naturec.org/art.htm. 4520 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Get out there and enjoy South what the city has to offer! Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Seattle, WA 98108 206-234-1009

http://www.naturec.org/ Pratt Fine Arts Center

07/06/2010 - 08/26/2010 Varies (10 AM - 1 PM, 2PM-5PM) Classes exploring a rich variety of artistic mediums are offered in the summer and throughout the year - Financial Aid Available. Pratt Fine Arts Center

1902 South Main Street Seattle, WA 98144 Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 206. 328.2200

http://www.pratt.org/classes/financialaid.html Studio 9 Arts 06/14/2010-08/27/2010 9 AM-12 PM or 1 PM - 4 PM Studio 9 offers painting, drawing and sculpture classes to children (age 5+), Summer Fun!! teens and adults. The painting, drawing and sculpture classes meet once per week and have a specific curriculum designed to develop your art skills by Studio 9 Arts presenting different techniques and materials. Limited Financial Aid is available. 4106 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103 Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 206-240-2982

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Walk Talk & Taste Tour

Year Round Taste products you haven’t tried before and learn about how they are pro- duced. This 90-minute tour leads you through our aisles to discover the many choices in organic produce, sustainably raised products, bulk foods, and much PCC Natural Markets more. Make the connection between your food choices and health, environ- PCC locations citywide ment, and the local and global community in a fun, informative and free Walk, Talk and Taste class. Seattle, WA Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts

http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/pcccooks/classes/category.php?id=43 Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show 7/10/2010-7/11/2010 11am-5pm Urban Craft Uprising aims to build a local (and beyond) community of artists, crafters and designers by organizing and providing events where indie crafters and artists can connect with their fans. In addition, Urban Craft Uprising pro- Urban Craft Uprising motes other community building activities including -- our crafting shows, Exhibition Hall Get out there and enjoy showcases, classes, events, sponsorships, online presence and other local what the city has to offer! activities. Seattle, WA Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts

http://www.urbancraftuprising.com/ Art Making Demonstrations at Utrecht

Year Round Utrecht offers free demonstrations of artistic techniques such as blockprinting and still life painting. Workshops for teens are also available for a small fee. Utrecht Check their blog for current events. 1124 Pike Street Seattle, WA 98101 Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts (206) 382-9696

http://seattle.utrechtblog.com/ Art Making Demos at Blick Art Year Round Blick Art Materials offers free art demonstrations such as mini canvas painting. Summer Fun!! Check their website for current events. Blick Art Materials

1600 Broadway Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts (206) 324-0750

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Free Art Demos at Daniel Smith

Year Round Daniel Smith offers free demos on various artistic techniques. Check their website for current events. Daniel Smith 4150 First Avenue South

Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 223-9599

http://www.danielsmith.com/ Seattle Free School Year Round The Seattle Free School is for the community by the community. All are wel- come. No money ever exchanges hands. All we exchange are skills, knowl- Seattle Free School edge and experiences. Get out there and enjoy Location Varies what the city has to offer! Seattle, WA Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts (206)437-3006

http://www.seattlefreeschool.org/index.php Woodworking Demonstrations

Year Round Rockler offers free demonstrations of woodworking equipment. Check their website for current events. Rockler

3823 Stone Way North Seattle, WA 98103 Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts (206) 634-3222

http://www.rockler.com/retail/index.cfm?store=2 Youth in Focus 06/25/2010 - 08/26/2010 2.30 PM-5.30PM Youth in Focus gives local youth the opportunity to express themselves visu- Summer Fun!! ally in a supportive environment. Classes with Youth in Focus ignite the imagi- Youth in Focus nation and provide valuable life and work skills. Limited Financial Aid available. 2100 24th Ave. S. Suite 310 Seattle, WA 98144 Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 206.723.1479

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Youth Education Program

Year Round Providing No Cost Education, Training and Employment Services to Youth and Adults. Center for Career Alternatives

901 Rainier Ave. S

Education Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 322-9080

http://www.ccawa.org/ Library Programs Year Round Varies Several education related programs (study zone, poetry contest, etc) going on King County Library System throughout the year with more programs during the summer. (KCLS)

Get out there and enjoy Various KCLS Library Locations what the city has to offer! Education includes Seattle, WA

http://eventinfo.kcls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp Northwest African American Museum

Free 1st and 2nd Thu 11am-7pm of every month What does it mean to be African American in the Pacific Northwest? It is a beautiful range of colors and hues - a diversity of experiences and locations. Northwest African American African Americans come from a variety of countries of origin, representing an Museum assortment of religions, a staggering array of occupations, a multitude of co- 2300 S. Massachusetts Street workers, neighbors, friends and families, and an ever evolving community that

Education continues to shape and reshape the human experience in the Pacific North- Seattle, WA 98144 west region. 206-518-6000

http://www.naamnw.org/ Seattle Art Museum Free 1st Thu 10am-9pm and 2nd Fri 5-9pm of every month Drop in to see extensive permanent collections, exciting international exhibi- Summer Fun!! tions, and a diverse lineup of programs. Free days at SAM in include First Thursdays of every Seattle Art Museum month for everyone and Second Fridays 5-9pm of every month for teens 13- 1300 First Avenue 19 with ID.

Education Seattle, WA 98101 206.654.3100

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Seattle Asian Art Museum

Free 1st Thu 10am-9pm of every month This jewel-like historic building in is a lively international hub for Asian art and cultural activities. Seattle Art Museum Free days at SAAM include First Thursdays of every month for everyone. 1400 East Prospect Street

Education Seattle, WA 98112 206.654.3100

http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/visitSAAM.asp Experience Music Project/Sci-Fi Museum Free 1st Thu 5-8pm of every month EMP|SFM is the place where music meets science fiction. Learn about two popular passions through state-of-the-art exhibitions and hands-on interac- Experience Music Pro- ject/Science Fiction Museum tives—all under one architecturally amazing roof! Get out there and enjoy 325 5th Avenue North what the city has to offer! Education Seattle, WA 98109 206.770.2700

http://www.empsfm.org/index.asp Wing Luke Museum

Free 1st Thu and 3rd Sat 10am-8pm of every month The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience is dedi- cated to immersing people in uniquely-American stories of survival, success, struggle, conflict, compassion and hope. The Museum is in the heart of Seat- Wing Luke Museum tle’s vibrant Chinatown-International District, and includes the very hotel 719 South King Street where countless immigrants first found a home, a meal and refuge. June -

Education September 2010: 1st Thu Museum hours are 10am-5pm — Jamfest starts at Seattle, WA 98104 6pm! (206) 623-5124

http://wingluke.org/hours.htm All year A stunning array of sculpture inhabits 9 acres of free and open space for art Summer Fun!! on Seattle's waterfront. Open and free to the public 365 days a year. Opens 30 minutes prior to Seattle Art Museum sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset. 2901 Western Avenue

Education Seattle, WA 98121 206.654.3100

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Get Out Summer at SAM!

Jun 12 - Sep 12, 2010 Welcome to the Olympic Sculpture Park’s Summer Season, called Get Out! For three months the park will be full of activities for kids and adults and brand new art experiences. Don’t miss your opportunity to see these tempo- Seattle Art Museum rary art installations or make the most of the beautiful setting, where you can 2901 Western Avenue shop for produce at the weekly farmers market, take a tour of the park, listen Education to jazz, watch chef demonstrations, and even take dance lessons. Seattle, WA 98121 206.654.3100

http://seattleartmuseum.org/getout/default.asp Nature & Outdoors: Giraffe Feeding Daily 05/01/10 - 09/30/10 10am-11am & 2:30pm-3:30pm

Kids can get up close and feed the giraffes from a raised platform in the Afri- can Savanna. Cost: $5 plus zoo admission; Children (2 & under) free with paying adult. Zoo

Get out there and enjoy 5500 Phinney Avenue N what the city has to offer! Education Seattle, WA 206.548.2500

http://www.zoo.org/ Nature & Outdoors: Animal Contact

Daily 05/01/10 - 09/30/10 11am-5pm The petting farm is open daily during summer and kids can touch domestic farm animals and learn more.

5500 Phinney Avenue N

Education Seattle, WA 206.548.2500

http://www.zoo.org/ Nature & Outdoors: Upapi! Daily 05/01/10 - 09/30/10 12:30pm-4:30pm Zoo visitors can check out examples of authentic African beading and make Summer Fun!! their own beaded bracelets. Cost: $3 per bracelet or $8 per necklace plus Woodland Park Zoo zoo admission. 5500 Phinney Avenue N

Education Seattle, WA 206.548.2500

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Summer Writing Workshops

July 2010 826 Seattle was created to support young confident writers, motivate those who are less secure in their abilities and provide support to all. Courses are 826 Seattle free of charge. 8414 Greenwood Ave. N

Education Seattle, WA 206-725-2625

http://www.826seattle.org/ CHILD Summer Program July & August 2010 All day CHILD offers a six-week summer program for children with identified special needs. This is a fees based program but scholarships are available on case by CHILD (Children's Institute for case basis. There is a great volunteer opportunity available Learning Differences) http://www.childrensinstitute.com/?page_id=82. Get out there and enjoy 1314 NE 43rd Street, Ste 209 what the city has to offer! Education Seattle, WA 206-232-8680

http://www.childrensinstitute.com/ Lakeside Summer School Programs

July & August 2010 All day Lakeside's summer school programs offer three options. For students enter- ing grades 5-8 there are three, two-week, full day enrichment camps; project based courses in the morning and fun-filled activities outdoors in the after- Lakeside School noon. Campers entering grades 5-9 looking to gain skills in a variety of differ- 14050 1st Ave NE ent sports can enroll in one-week athletic camps. Finally, students entering Education grades 9-12 can enroll in classes. Financial aid is available. Seattle, WA 206-440-2700

http://www.lakesideschool.org/default.aspx Scribes Creative Writing Program 07/05/2010 - 07/28/2010 10 AM - 4 PM Teen writers are asked to participate in a two-week, intensive, creative writ- Summer Fun!! ing summer program with Hugo House. Youth will work with established writers to learn about writing, revision and community. Financial Aid is avail- Hugo House able. 1634 11th Avenue

Education Seattle, WA 206-322-7030

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Pacific Learning Ctr Summer Program

07/05/2010 - 08/13/2010 Emphasis on hands-on learning for academic, social, emotional needs. Fun activities incorporated into skill building to prevent regression, enhance social and academic skills. Summer school credit available for HS students, extended Pacific Learning Center NW school year. Financial aid is available. 21316 66th Ave West

Education Lynwood, WA 425-672-6805

http://www.plcnw.org/default.html YU Learn Summer Camp July & August 2010 Varies YU Learn program is a great opportunity for youth to gain an appreciation for life-long learning. Camp is offered as a six- week session. Financial aid is avail- YMCA YU Learn able. Get out there and enjoy 909 Fourth Avenue what the city has to offer! Education Seattle, WA 206-382-5003

http://www.seattleymca.org/page.cfm?ID=programPopup&programID=580 Northshore Family Center

Year round Varies A place to grow community: since opening its doors in October 2004, the Northshore Family Center has been an informal community-based center where families and individuals can find activities, support, resources and ser- Center for Human Services vices designed to meet their needs and interests. Participate or volunteer in 18414 103rd Ave NE activities such as Homework Help, Camp Northshore, Indoor Play Park, and Education Computer Lab. Bothell, WA 98011 425-205-2004

http://chs-nw.org/Secondary.aspx?htm=OpportunitiesVolunteer Seattle Youth Employment 07/07/2010 - 08/25/2010 Work hours determined after placement 2010 Summer Internship Program Summer Fun!! Seattle Youth Employment - There will be a very limited number of SYEP internships for the summer of CIty of Seattle 2010. Participants will be placed in internships for 24 hours/week at 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5800 $8.55/hour between July 7 and August 25, 2010. Internships will provide work Education training in areas such as technology, child care, health, clerical, and more. Seattle, WA 98124 206-386-1375

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Concerts at the Mural

8/6/2010,8/13/2010,8/14/2010,8/20/2010,8/27/2010 2-9pm Brought together by a shared commitment to innovative and culturally diverse Seattle Center and KPEX programming, KPEX90.3FM and Seattle Center have teamed up to present 90.3FM present Concerts at the Concerts at the Mural, a series of eclectic concerts on some of the summer's Mural sultriest weekends. 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109

Entertainment Entertainment (206) 684-7200

http://seattlecenter.com/programs/detail.asp?EV_EventNum=52 Movies at the Mural Aug 7, 21, 22, 28, 2010 9pm Experience FREE movies by moonlight at Seattle Center this August. Picnic on the gently sloping Mural Amphitheatre lawn, in front of a state-of-the-art giant screen, with the standing sentry in the starry skies above you. Seattle Center Productions Movies at the Mural is an outdoor cinema experience like no other! 305 Harrison Street Get out there and enjoy what the city has to offer!

Entertainment Entertainment Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 684-7200

http://seattlecenter.com/programs/detail.asp?EV_EventNum=41 AMC Summer Movie Camp

June 15-August 10 every Tuesdays 10 am Looking for a cool getaway for gobs of kids this summer? Bring them to AMC Summer MovieCamp and enjoy the magic of movies! Summer MovieCamp will be offered at 10 a.m. each Tuesday morning this summer at participating thea- AMC Theatres tres, from June 15 through August 10. At only $1 admission, it’s an affordable Location Varies option for summer fun for families and groups. All admission and concession proceeds will benefit two AMC charities. includes Seattle, WA Entertainment Entertainment

www.amcentertainment.com/smc/ “Almost Free” Outdoor Cinema June-August 7pm This is a community spirited big screen celebration of pop classics, cult favor- Summer Fun!! ites, independent film, video shorts and high camp old fashioned summer fun. Co-founded by Jon Hegeman from the Fremont Market and Charlotte Bu- Fremont Outdoor Cinema chanan from the GlamOrama, the movies are a cross between old-time mati- Fremont Studios, 3501 Phinney nees, Cinema Paradiso and the vanishing all-American drive-in. $5 donation Ave North suggested.

Entertainment Entertainment Seattle, WA 98103

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Theater Classes / Lessons

Starting June 28 for nine weeks 9 am - 3 pm A variety of week-long camps in theatre arts, music, dance, comedy, show tunes, and drama. These are opportunities for children to explore interests Broadway Bound Children's and gain new skills. Local and nationally-recognized artists and teachers engage Theatre students in fun activities such as stage combat, voice, acting, musical revues, 5031 University Way NE magic, song interpretation, and dance. At the end of the week, students stage a short performance for parents and friends. Limited scholarships. Seattle, WA 98105 Entertainment Entertainment (206) 526-KIDS

http://www.broadwaybound.org/ Bastille Day - A French Celebration

7/10/2010-7/11/2010 Seattle Center-Festal 2010- Commemorate France’s democratic beginnings at this annual celebration of France Education Northwest French culture and presence in the Puget Sound Area. The festival marks the under the auspices of the Con- French national holiday in memory of the liberation of the infamous Bastille sular Agency of France Prison and the start of the French Revolution. Enjoy French wine and pastries, Center House, Fisher Pavilion, Get out there and enjoy cooking demonstrations, children’s games, music and more. Seattle Center what the city has to offer! Seattle, WA

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http://www.seattle-bastille.org Chinatown -International District Festival

7/10/2010-7/11/2010 11am-6pm Bring your family and friends to visit the largest Pan-Asian American street festival in the Pacific Northwest! This two-day event brings roughly 45,000 Chinatown-International District people from all over the Puget Sound region for family activities, main stage Business Improvement Area entertainment, food booths and Asian-inspired arts & crafts. The festival also , 411 Maynard features a Karaoke Idol competition, Eco-Village, Children's Corner, Sports Ave S Corner and over 130 vendor booths. Seattle, WA 98101

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http://www.cidbia.org/internal/folder.2010-04-20.2552000468/2010-summer-fest Seattle Seafair Pirate Landing 40369 11:30am-12:30pm Pirate Landing;9:30am-6:30pm Festival Avast, the Seattle Seafair Pirates will sail in from the seven seas and land on Summer Fun!! the beach at noon. Don’t be gettin in their way! The Car Toys AFTERSHOCK stage will be there ta welcome ye and they be bringin the local band “Shelley Seafair and the Curves” around 11 AM and will give ye a day full o wild piratical mer- 1702 Alki Ave. SW riment. While yer singin’ those sea shanties, try yer hand at the new Dunk Tank. Ready, Aim, Fire! Seattle, WA 98116

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Seattle Bon Odori

7/17/2010-7/18/2010 July 17, 4-10 p.m.; July 18, 3-8 p.m. Yokoso, Welcome! Bon Odori celebrates Japanese Buddhism, culture and food. Come experience this summertime festival with colorful kimono, tradi- tional folk dancing, classic Ikebana flower arrangements, ever-popular Taiko Seattle Betsuin demonstrations and lots of other sights, sounds and tastes. The public is wel- Seattle Buddhist Church, 1427 S come to join in the dancing! Main Street Seattle, WA

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http://www.seattlebetsuin.com/ Kitefest 2010 40383 11am-5pm Join us for a family & kids funfly. Pack up the family and a picnic basket and come enjoy the festivities! Family funFly, team & individual stunt kite demon- The Model Family Mentorship strations, kids kite building booths, music, family wellness village vendor Program booths, prize giveaways. Sandpoint (Kite Get out there and enjoy Hill), 7400 SandPoint Way what the city has to offer! (Enter the park at 65th & Sand- point Way) Fairs and Festivals Festivals Fairs and Seattle, WA 98115

http://www.kitefest.net/ Pista Sa Nayon

40391 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pista sa Nayon is a one-day festival with food, information and arts & crafts booths, live entertainment, basketball tournament and children's games. Show- casing the very best of being Filipino, Pista sa Nayon offers activities for peo- Pista sa Nayon ple of all ages. Pista sa Nayon is a beautiful expression of cultural pride and Amphitheater, traditions amoung Filipinos. It has become a wonderful family renunion on a 5898 Lake Boule- grand scale. vard

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http://www.pista.org/ Umoja Fest African Festival 8/6/2010-8/8/2010 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The purpose of the festival and parade is to highlight the history and countless Summer Fun!! contributions of African-Americans locally, regionally, nationally and interna- Umoja Fest African Heritage tionally. It is a celebration that gives people for all over the northwest an Festival & Parade opportunity to experience the rich African heritage and culture of the region. Judkins Park, Seattle Parade, The three-day festival includes musical entertainment,children's group per- 23rd and Union formances, dance, oration national recording artists, food, bargains, and fun. Seattle, WA

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BrasilFest

40405 Seattle Center-Festal 2010- BrasilFest (Brazil spelled with an "s" in Portuguese) presents the lively world Brazil Center, Show Brazil Pro- of Brazilian arts and culture. The festival fills Seattle Center with a sultry dis- ductions and the Ethnic Heritage play of South American soul, Brazilian style, and celebrates Brazilian cultural Council diversity through traditional and contemporary expressions beyond bossa Center House, Fisher Pavilion, nova and samba. Mural Ampitheater, Seattle Cen- ter

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http://www.brasilfest.com Central Area Community Festival 8/21/2010-8/22/2010 August 21: 12- 8 p.m. August 22: 12- 6 p.m. The Central Area Community Festival is an event under the Seattle summer sun filled with music to charm the soul, food to pleasure the taste buds and Central Area Community Asso- fun to delight the spirit! This one-day event features art and cultural exhibits, ciation games, crafts, merchandise, food, entertainment and much more. Garfield Community Center and Get out there and enjoy Playfield, 2323 East Cherry what the city has to offer! Street

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http://www.cacf.com/ Tibet Fest

8/28/2010-8/29/2010 Tibet’s ancient and modern history is woven through Tibet Fest through a synthesis of traditional performance with modern song and music and discus- Seattle Center-Festal 2010- sions of the Tibetan people. Symbolic masks, arts and crafts, children’s activi- Tibetan Association ties and traditional foods, along with prayer flags and expert speakers illumi- Center House, Fisher Pavilion, nate the culture’s foundation in Buddhism. Seattle Center Seattle, WA

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www.washingtontibet.org Harvest Fair 40432 10am-5pm Learn about growing, preparing and preserving the harvest, raising urban live- Summer Fun!! stock, and community issues. Participate in activities for all ages, eat tasty food Seattle Tilth and listen to local bands. This is Seattle's urban garden festival! Behind the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N

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Seafair Community Events

June-August Seafair's community spirit is thriving thanks to 30 wonderful parades and festi- vals that make up the Community Events Program. Each event provides a unique experience for local residents and visitors to sample cultural diversity, Seafair neighborhood celebrations and Northwest flavors! Visit one or several festi- Various locations across King vals to sample amazing food, participate in cultural dancing, peruse through County classic cars and simply bask in the summer sun! Seattle, WA

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http://www.seafair.com/events/community/ Festal Year Round Festál, presented by Seattle Center in partnership with community organiza- tions, is a year-long series of FREE events that honors the cultural richness and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Festál plays a vital part in Seattle Cen- Seattle Center ter efforts to connect our dynamic and varied communities. Get out there and enjoy Seattle Center what the city has to offer! Seattle, WA

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http://seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal/default.asp Community Created Events

Year Round The Community Created Events program supports the public by sponsoring their unique interests and out-of-the-ordinary talents in events and exhibits. You may be delighted to know that you aren't the only person in the region Seattle Center who is interested in events such as: YoYo Championship or Weiner Dog Seattle Center Rallies. Or maybe you'll discover something new at World Rhythm Festival, ArtSpring!, or Seeds of Compassion featuring His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. Seattle, WA

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http://seattlecenter.com/community/ Really Really Free Market Year Round - Last Saturday of the Month Noon-4pm Looking for something a bit off the same old beaten path? The Seattle Really Summer Fun!! Free Market is a monthly event (every last Saturday) where members of the Seattle DIY community form a short-term marketplace and offer everything Seattle Really Free Market for 100% free! Browse through the hundreds of items ripe for the taking, or Pratt Park; E. Yesler Way and even get a free massage or hair cut! If you have stuff you no longer need or 20th Ave. S. use, feel free to bring it with you. Everything will find a home! Seattle, WA

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Bite of Seattle

7/16/2010-7/18/2010 11am-8pm The 2010 Bite of Seattle is hotter than ever! Come celebrate a Seattle sum- mer tradition, filled with great restaurants, fantastic national and local enter- Comcast Bite of Seattle/Seattle tainment, a comedy club, kids' entertainment, sizzlin' cooking demonstrations Center and a whole lot more! Seattle Center Seattle, WA (425) 283-5050 Fairs and Festivals Festivals Fairs and

http://www.comcastbiteofseattle.com/ Volunteer with Neighborhood House Various opportunities year round Volunteers play a critical role at Neighborhood House, helping us help immi- grants, refugees and low-income people overcome the challenges they face in everyday life. Our volunteers also enjoy a supportive work place, satisfying Neighborhood House work and hands-on experience. Several volunteering opportunities are avail- Various locations Get out there and enjoy able. Check out the Neighborhood House website for more information. Or what the city has to offer! contact Jen Rosenbrook by phone at 206-461-8430 ext. 255 or by email at Seattle, WA Philanthropy Philanthropy [email protected] for more information. 206-461-8430, Ext. 255

http://www.nhwa.org/makeadifference/volunteer.php Youth Tutoring Program Volunteer

June 28- August 5, 2010 Volunteer tutors and students read books, write book reports, participate in reading related activities, learn new vocabulary words, improve listening and Catholic Community Services' reading comprehension and hopefully discover the joy of reading. Volunteers Summer Reading Program will help encourage positive attitudes toward reading and develop awesome 100 23rd Ave. S. partnerships with students. Seattle, WA 98144 Philanthropy Philanthropy (206) 328-5659

http://www.ccsww.org/site/PageServer?pagename=childrenyouth_ytp EMP|SFM Sound Lab Volunteers Ongoing EMP|SFM Sound Lab Volunteers enhance museum visitor's experience by Experience Music Pro- Summer Fun!! providing support within the popular Sound Lab interactive. Sound Lab is an ject/Science Fiction Museum and interactive space within EMP|SFM that encourages visitors to experiment with Hall of Fame musical equipment and leave with knowledge on how to perform with a gui- 325 5th Avenue North tar, keys, bass, drums and/or the basics behind music mixing. Seattle, WA 98109 Philanthropy Philanthropy 206-770-2750

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Child Care Volunteer

Ongoing Watch a small group of children while their parents participate in a class: Greenwood Senior Center, A Computer Basics for Spanish Speakers. The children are either bilingual or Program of the Phinney speak only Spanish. Neighborhood Association 525 North 85th St. Seattle, WA 98103 Philanthropy Philanthropy (206) 297-0875

http://www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org Arts and Crafts Volunteer Ongoing We are currently looking for volunteers to help update our signs to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere at Ruth Dykeman Children's Center; Paint Ruth Dykeman Children's Cen- existing building signage with updated language, Decorating bulletin boards for ter programs,Fabricating Goodbye Books for children exiting our programs. Get out there and enjoy 1033 SW 152nd St, what the city has to offer! Seattle, WA 98166 Philanthropy Philanthropy 206-242-1698

http://www.rdcc.org Read to Little Kids in King County

Ongoing Do you love to read? Can you make silly sounds and faces? Are you looking for a way to make a difference? One of the best ways to have an impact on our community and children's success in school and life is to be a United Way United Way of King County Volunteer Reader. 720 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 Philanthropy Philanthropy (206) 461-3644

http://www.uwkc.org/volunteer/programs/reader/default.asp Camp Fire USA Volunteer Ongoing Volunteers lead groups through educational and interesting projects that Summer Fun!! teach kids to be good citizens and valuable members of the community. Camp Fire USA - Central Puget Groups plan activities that may include camping, hiking, playing games, study- Sound Council ing the environment, community service projects, crafts, and field trips of 4241 21st Ave W, Suite 200 their choice. Seattle, WA 98199 Philanthropy Philanthropy (206) 826-8919 or [email protected]

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Camp Fire USA Youth Volunteer Corps

Ongoing Middle and High School students, here's your chance to hook up with inter- esting projects to make a difference in your community. We have a wide Camp Fire USA - Central Puget variety of opportunities for weekends, school breaks and summer. Click on Sound Council Current Opportunities listed at www.campfire-usa.org/YVC - the site is fre- 4241 21st Ave W, Suite 200 quently updated. Earn service learning hours for graduation, scholarships and other school requirements, and gain job skills, and, of course, have fun. Seattle, WA 98199 Philanthropy Philanthropy (206) 826-8919

Click on Current Opportunities listed at www.campfire-usa.org/YVC - the site is frequently updated. Elementary School Library Assistant Ongoing - Mornings, Monday-Friday We are looking for volunteers to assist with the care and organization of our school book collection. Current projects include leveling and sorting of books. Wing Luke Elementary School is a high achieving multicultural community for Wing Luke Elementary School learning. The library is at the center of our school, and vital to our students 3701 S Kenyon St Get out there and enjoy academic growth. what the city has to offer! Seattle, WA 98118 Philanthropy Philanthropy (206) 252-7680

http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/wingluke/ Family Resource Center Volunteer

Ongoing - Shifts are 9 a.m.-noon, 12-3 p.m., 3-6 p.m., 6-9 p.m The family resource volunteers staff the center where families come to check out movies, game units and electronic games. The family resource volunteers Ronald McDonald House - Seat- are responsible for opening the center, assuring it is organized and clean, tle checking items in and out of the center via the computer system and adhering 5130 40th Avenue NE to the rules established. Seattle, WA 98105 Philanthropy Philanthropy (206) 838-0606

http://www.rmhcseattle.org/content/volunteer Toddler Basketball Coach Tue Apr 06, 2010 03:30 PM - Tue Jun 15, 2010 04:30 PM Help toddlers 3-5 yr olds the basics to basketballl, dribbling, passing, shooting Summer Fun!! Rainier Beach Community Cen- and working as a team. ter

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Seattle Marathon Volunteer

Fri 11/19/10 - Sun 11/28/10

Numerous volunteer opportunities. Refer to website. Association

PO Box 31849 Seattle, WA 98103 Philanthropy Philanthropy 206-729-3660

http://www.seattlemarathon.org Parks and Recreation Volunteer Ongoing The mission of the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department Volunteer Program is to actively promote a mutually rewarding relationship between volunteers who offer their talents, skills and time and staff who will City of Mercer Island support them in their efforts to cooperatively foster stewardship of our com- See website Get out there and enjoy munity's parks, natural area, and recreation and social programs. what the city has to offer! Mercer Island, WA Philanthropy Philanthropy

http://www.mercergov.org/Page.asp?NavID=414 Volunteer w/ Seattle Parks and Recs

Ongoing Help restore a patch of native habitat in the park, build trails or maintain amenities. Make some new friends while preserving a future for ourselves and native plants and animals. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer with City of Seattle the Seattle Parks and Recreation. More information can be found on the See website website. Seattle, WA Philanthropy Philanthropy

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/volunteers/default.htm Volunteering w/ City of Seattle Ongoing The City of Seattle offers a multitude of volunteer activities. From the Summer Fun!! Woodland Park Zoo to community gardening, there's an opportunity that's City of Seattle right for you. See website Seattle, WA Philanthropy Philanthropy

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Volunteer with The World is Fun! Sat Jul 03, 2010, 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Join The World is Fun in helping the Alliance in putting on their fun-filled, 8th Annual Capitol Hill Independence Day Community Picnic Capital Hill Independence Day at Cal Anderson Park. Community Picnic This is a great family volunteer event suitable for all ages and volunteers will 1635 11th Avenue perform tasks such as scooping ice cream, pouring lemonade, or handing out hula hoops. Seattle, WA 98122 Philanthropy Philanthropy

www.calandersonpark.org/ Urban Forest Restoration @ Longfellow July 17, Aug 7 Join KCD and the Green Seattle Partnership to help restore habitat on Long- fellow creek in West Seattle. Longfellow creek is one of only four salmon King Conservation District - streams in Seattle. Come join our ongoing efforts to replace invasive ivy and Urban Forest Restoration blackberry with native trees and shrubs. Please contact Volunteer Coordina- 1107 SW Grady Way, Suite 130 Get out there and enjoy tor Adam Jackson (425) 282-1908 at least two days prior to a scheduled event what the city has to offer! to register, receive driving directions, and obtain more information. Renton, WA 98057 Philanthropy Philanthropy

http://www.kingcd.org/pro_vol.php Read to Kids

Ongoing The Luca John Foundation Seattle Chapter is looking for volunteers to assist with reading stories to children at Seattle childrens Hospital and be a part of the Seattle chapter of The Luca John Foundation. Seattle Children's Hospital 4800 Sand Point Way, Seattle, WA 98105 Philanthropy Philanthropy 856-817-6206

http://www.lucajohnfoundation.org Kin On Volunteer Ongoing Kin On is an award-winning skilled nursing and long-term care provider com- Summer Fun!! mitted to maximizing the quality of life for Asian seniors and families in Greater Seattle. Volunteer opportunities include marketing and fundraising KIN ON internships and assisting with resident activities. 4416 S. Brandon St. Seattle, WA 98118 Philanthropy Philanthropy 206.721.3630 or email [email protected].

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Youth and Family services

Ongoing Put your skills and expertise to good use. There are many opportunities to volunteer with Youth and Family Services and we appreciate the community input and assistance. Volunteer opportunities include working in the thrift City of Mercer Island shop, assisting in the food pantry, or support the department fundraisers held See website during the year. Mercer Island, WA Philanthropy Philanthropy

http://www.mercergov.org/Page.asp?NavID=300 Kids Bowl Free @ Magic Lanes 4/15 to 9/15/2010 9am to midnight Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever "Kids Bowl Free" program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and prodive a safe secure, and fun way Magic Lanes for kids to spend time this summer. Cost is 24.00 but it's for the entire sum- 10612 15th Ave SW Get out there and enjoy Sports mer. Kids get two free games a day. what the city has to offer! Seattle, WA 98146 206.935.0601

kidsbowlfree.com Bowling Sunday Family Days

Every Sunday Just hang out with your family! From 9am-4pm on Sundays, games are just $1.50 and shoe rentals are $2.00. Prices higher from 4pm-12am. Roxbury Lanes

2823 Roxbury St. Sports Seattle, WA 98126 206.935.7400

http://www.roxburylanes.com Kids Bowl Free @ Skyway Park Bowl Summers Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the Summer Fun!! first ever "Kids Bowl Free" program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and prodive a safe secure, and fun way Skyway Park Bowl for kids to spend time this summer. Cost is 24.00 but it's for the entire sum- 11819 Renton Ave S Sports mer. Kids get two free games a day. Seattle, WA 98178 206.772.1220

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Sunday Family Ice Skating

Every Sunday Join us on Sundays from 1:30pm to 8:00pm for our Family Session. A $13.00 fee admits Mom, Dad and the kids. Highland Ice Arena

18005 Aurora Ave N Sports Shoreline, WA 98133 (206) 546-2431

http://www.highlandice.com Boat Rides Every Sunday 2pm Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats. Be- fore and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any Center for Wooden Boats question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the 1010 Valley Street Get out there and enjoy Sports rigging! what the city has to offer! We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reserva- Seattle, WA 98109 tions are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. This is a popular activ- (206) 382-2628 ity so please arrive early to reserve a spot, we open at 10am.

http://www.cwb.org/cwb-seattle/free-boat-rides Skatepark Summer Programs

Free drop-in clinic for ladies on Thursday nights, Jun 3 - Sep 30 6-8pm Seattle Center Skatepark, completed in July 2009, features a surface area of 10,000 square feet, state-of-the-art skating elements, a flowing street plaza Seattle Center and Skate Like a with ledges, stairs and transitions for all skill levels and abilities, structural Girl glass riding surfaces, compelling skateable sculptures and cutting edge hard- 305 Harrison Street Sports scape design. "Sea Sk8", as the park is known to local skaters, is the product of years of Seattle, WA 98109 collaboration between the City of Seattle and Seattle's skateboard community. 206-684-7200 It was designed by New Line Skateparks and built by Grindline Skateparks in a unique collaboration and Seattle Center is proud to be it's home. http://skatelikeagirl.com/ The Best Effort Basketball Camp Date and Time Varies Seattle Parks and Recreation's Citywide Youth Athletics, in partnership with Summer Fun!! New Balance/Best Effort Camps & Clinics, are sponsoring The Best Effort Basketball Camp. Check out the website or call the number for more infor- Seattle Parks and Recreation mation. Location Varies Sports Seattle, WA 206.615.0520

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Summer Sports Camps

Date and Time Varies Seattle Parks and Recreation's Citywide Youth Athletics is offering a variety of summer sports camps - Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, and Seattle Parks and Recreation Volleyball. Check out the website or call the number for more information. Location Varies Sports Seattle, WA 206.615.0520

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/Athletics/youthsummer.htm Free Tennis Courts! Fridays 3-4:15 and 4:15-5:30 Junior Public Service Time (ages 10-18) - Free Courts! 2 courts are provided for free with two-day advance registration. 1 hour of free court time is avail- Amy Yee Tennis Center able on a walk-on basis. 2000 Martin Luther King Jr.

Get out there and enjoy Sports Way S what the city has to offer! Seattle, WA 98144 206-684-4764

http://www.cityofseattle.net/parks/athletics/tennisct.htm Drop In Volleyball

Year Round Play Volleyball at various locations at various time. Check out the website for more information. Seattle Volleyball.net

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http://www.seattlevolleyball.net/opengym-volleyball.html Community Yoga Class Every Saturday 11am-12pm Free community class: a free class for everyone! Donations joyfully accepted. Summer Fun!! Our staff volunteers to teach this class and bases each day on the needs of the students. Usually moderate, including some modified sun salutations, standing The Samarya Center and seated poses and breath work. Due to the popularity of this class and 1806 East Yesler Way Sports space limitations, attendance is limited to 25 students. The door is locked after 25 students arrive. First come, first served. Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 568-8335

http://samaryacenter.org/index.php Neighborhood House

We’re on the The mission of Neighborhood House is to Web! help diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for www.nhwa.org self-sufficiency, financial independence, health and community building.

From our earliest beginnings serving Jewish immigrants in the 1900s to our work today Youth Tutoring and with people from numerous countries and cul- Resource Center tures, Neighborhood House has helped genera- tions of families fulfill the promise of America Our tutoring centers help — an education for their children, self- youth develop the academic sufficiency for their families and a meaningful skills they need to succeed. place in a caring community. We are located in public housing communities and Our case workers, teachers, volunteers and tu- schools in South King County. tors (many of whom are bilingual) work in neighborhoods across King County. We provide Burndale tutoring, citizenship classes, Head Start and 1723 K Street NE Early Head Start programs, job training, case Auburn, WA 98002 management, community health programs and 253-833-1168 transportation to more than 11,000 low-income 253-833-1168 (fax) people each year.

Neighborhood House Family and Social Services Centers

At our Family and Social Services centers, conveniently located within public housing communities across Seattle and King County, clients can access Neighborhood House's comprehensive and culturally appropriate services. We offer everything from case management to transportation.

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