Archive for the ‘Greater Area Events’ Category
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Oct
15
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Mercer Slough Educational Center is a partnership between Pacific Science Center and the Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department. Their new facility Open House was Oct 11th and this is just the first phase. The Mercer Slough is home to hundreds of animals and plants in a wetland, in the heart of Bellevue. It is ideal for environmental study.
First, the architecture: Not the reason for the Center, but the architects must have loved being involved in this job. I love what they did.
The Center is not just one building but a cluster of buildings, decks, walk ways, tree houses, and high vantage points. The materials of metal and wood have a comtemporary, but cabin like feel. The integration of its purpose and being a pleasant place to be are extraordinary. The original Sullivan House has been remodeled but retains its distinct character, still fitting in with the overall look and feel.
The Purpose: School Programs that teach children all about the wonders of wetlands, bogs, bugs etc. in classes like Habitat Wonders, Soil Adventurers, Ecosystem Explorers. These are just a few.
Family Programs such as B’earthday Parties! Play games and search for wetland creatures, explore. There are even Slough Sleepovers. (probably not in a tent).
www.pacificsciencecenter.org/slough will tell you all about all the offered programs in this outdoor labratory.
Like being on the tree tops
Mercer Slough is located at 1625- 118th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005 425-450-0207
It is not very far from Issaquah!
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Sep
22
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
We took you on a mini-vacation east of Issaquah but here is a mini-vacation west of Issaquah. It is even closer, about 30 minutes and you can get there by bus. At the tunnel it is just steps to the Seattle Art Museum, Pike Street Farmers Market, Post Alley, Inn at the Market, Cafe Campagne. You don’t need a car to enjoy the day (or two).
Stay at The Inn at the Market - a charming boutique hotel
Eat at a fabulous french place, Cafe Campagne
Wander down Post Alley (packed with surprises and more good food).
Visit the Seattle Art Museum. You could spend weeks here.
You missed the Inspiring Impressionists, but don’t worry there are endless permanent exhibits and many traveling ones.
And there is always something going on at the Pike Place Farmers Market, flying fish to be sure, some are fake though, can you tell?
Ride a brass pig with your friends
Or visit some unique and charming shops, it isn’t too early to think about Christmas!
The Inn at the Market is located at 86 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Weather is still pretty good, fall is often the best time of the year.
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Jun
20
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Yep, It is still there. We had the opportunity to go Wed. night with Amber, to celebrate her 16th Birthday. A little late, but things have been complicated. The day started out with clouds, clouds and more clouds but by the evening the clouds lifted, the sun sprang forth. We couldn’t have asked for a better day/evening.
I Love that tree by the EMP!
Amber spots her next car.
Space Needle and its reflection in the EMP/Then the view from the top.
Experience Music Project compliments of Paul Allen and architect Frank O. Gehry.
Above, the sun reflects color from the EMP
Now, That’s a Hot Fudge Sundae and the end of our dinner at the revolving, 360 degrees, Sky City Restaurant on top of the Needle. The dessert is called Lunar Orbitor.
The end of a perfect day just a few miles from the Center - The Fremont Bridge Troll.
The sunset even had its effect on the troll. He looks much happier than usual!
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Jun
15
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Congratulations! You all worked hard, didn’t you? Well, didn’t you??? Now you think life gets easier, right? SORRY, I hate to break the news, but maybe that’s what pesky family members are for. Oh, don’t worry, you will all find out soon enough. Right now we are very excited that you graduated. Hooray! Three cheers for Summer, Three cheers for Blaine. We are very proud of you. Yes, Yes we really are.
Sorry, Issaquah, our Summer and our Blaine graduated from Fife High School and we have the pictures to prove it.
Guess Who is next? Only two years to go. It will go by very fast. Enjoy it.
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Jun
05
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Free Fishing Weekend is not just Issaquah but covers the whole state. It means that June 7th & 8th no license is required to fish on any waters open to fishing. Size and numbers of fish are still subject to the rules. Go to the following for details http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/fishregs.htm. They probably won’t look like this!
Tastin’ n Racin’ is a annual event at Lake Sammamish State Park. You will hear the sound of the “big mosquitos” as in hydroplanes. Water action, fun and food even for landlubbers. There will be a display of vintage hydros as well as competative hydro racing.There is a beer garden and ten different bands and a motorcycle pledge ride to benefit the Max Foundation, a cancer charity. There are events for all age groups. Bring the kids.
Photos Courtesy of Flickr and by Omar Eduardo and by Brooks Elliott
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May
22
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
The nice thing about Issaquah is that you get to live with the bears and the deer and forests and you still live close to all kinds of events in the Greater Seattle Area.
Which ones do we want to see or do?
You decide:
Pink Flamingos: A new exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo, www.zoo.org ; Wild Waves Water Park opens in Federal Way; Northwest Folklife Festival is on this three day weekend at the Seattle Center, www.nwfolklife.org ; Remlinger Farm Country Fair, www.remlingerfarms.com ; Seattle International Film Festival, hundreds of movies Thru June 15, www.siff.net ; Bellevue Jazz Festival www.bellevuejazz.com ; Audubon Center Super Saturday www.sewardpark.audubon.com ; Ski to Sea 85 mile race www.skitosea.com; Fashion in Flight, “Style in the Aisle” www.museumofflight.org ; Snoqualmie Valley Railroad, scenic train on a steam engine - rides, $5.00 round trip with military ID www.trainmuseum.org ; Almost every city has a farmers market. I was going to list everything there was to do this Memorial Day Weekend but it would take me all weekend to finish the list.
Bellevue Sunset Hills Cemetary has a wonderful flag display and ceremony lest we forget what Memorial Day is really about. 1215 145pl SE, Bellevue, WA 98007. The ceremony is at 11:00am on Monday May 26. The long entry with flags on each side is an awe inspiring sight.
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In Honor of Royal W. Cragun, Larry’s father, a World War II Veteran
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Apr
17
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Every once in a while we go back to our old haunts in Seattle. The Fremont area is one of those. You forget how different the city is from the burbs until you revisit.
Things you won’t see in Issaquah: The Fremont Bridge Troll, AND a statue of Lenin! (not shown)
Fremont creative advertising
The Orange Splot Gallery, one of many unique art galleries
A PCC Market/Condo that would make Antoni Gaudi proud
Unusual shops everywhere including some pretty good eats at hole in the walls
As a side note, the average condo price for SOLD in Fremont in March was $342,023. The average price for a home was $530,785, just in case you want to move there.
Doesn’t every city have a store with a rocket ship on it? No. Well, things like that make Fremont unique. They have many festivals and parades. If you don’t like to see green nude people riding bicycles you might not want to go. That’s the Fremont Factor. For More: http://www.gonorthwest.com/Washington/seattle/Fremont/Fremont.htm
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Apr
04
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Tips for a good experience at the park
1. Go on a comfortable day
2. Wear comfortable shoes - however most trails are soft, not concrete
3. Take your time
4. Take your camera
5. Explore
6. Take a friend
7. Don’t go hungry, unless you have a sandwich in your pocket.
8. Pick up a guide to the art and a map at the Pavillion
9. Have an open mind and heart
10. Don’t touch the art no matter how bad the temptation. 
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Mar
10
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
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Faces for Life 2008
Faces for Life is a public exhibition and gala auction celebrating the dedication of hundreds of thousands of anonymous, faceless volunteers locally and nationally who give their time, energy and blood to save lives in our community. The event also honors families of tissue donors, financial contributors and all those who make the Blood Centers vital services possible.The Faces for Life Gala Auction will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. All funds raised from Faces for Life will go directly to support the research programs at Puget Sound Blood Center. |
The exhibit is at the Bellevue Square Mall through March 14th. Some masks are available in the Online Auction, while others are only available at the Gala Auction March 15th at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. Go to http://facesforlife.org for full information, and to view all faces.
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Mar
05
Posted by Larry Cragun
Our Gig Harbor Undressed blogger, Matt Thomson, led me to a forum where people ask questions and get answers about cities and areas. Many are considering moving to the Pacific NW and are looking for feedback.
Here are my 10 top reasons to visit and live in Issaquah with sequential pictures to give you a taste.
Kathleens Flickr account is public and you are welcome to visit, click here.
1– It is close to Seattle and the many things to do there. Like the Public Library.
2– It is even closer to Bellevue which is becoming quit the gem.
PS: Closer includes easy to travel. The freeway into Seattle and Bellevue is a direct shot. A link to the I-90 Traffic cam is in the right. Check it out.
3– The Issaquah Public Market. It isn’t open all year long, so you just go and go when it is summertime.
4–Historic Service Station and museum.
5– Plenty of good shopping with more coming in Issaquah Highlands: Issaquah
Issaquah Highlands
6–Great Restraunts with assorted price categories.
7– You can find people here that really know how to have good fun.
8– Great Neigbhorhoods new and old;
9– Cougar Mountain Zoo
10 – It is home to some of the best baseball players in America
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