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"A study from the University of Washington, published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, reports the noise from the Boeing EA-18G Growlers and their training drills present a “substantial risk” to two-thirds of Island County residents" More at The Seattle Times ➜
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"Forever chemicals or PFAS, can increase health risks for certain cancers and other diseases when present in drinking water in minuscule concentrations measured in parts per trillion. ....... Testing has found more than a dozen Washington public water systems with detections above levels defined by the state to be suitable for long-term consumption — and widespread testing is just ramping up" Read more

Bring the family out for the Where's Waldo 5k! Come dressed as your favorite Waldo! Join other Where's Waldo fans and have a blast at Green Lake Park!

This event will be "officially timed". The trail is fairly flat, rain or shine! Cost is $30 for adults which includes race, bib, photos, medal. costs for kids under 10 is $20 which includes race, bib, photos, and medal. 

Come have fun with the entire family on a beautiful fall morning!

REGISTER HERE

When: Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at 10:00 am

Address: Latona Ave NE, Seattle, Washington 98115

Phone: 206-684-4075

You are invited! All zombies and ghouls are encouraged to head to downtown Snohomish for a friendly (or not!) visit. Dress in your zombie or ghoul attire for a community walk! This event is a spooky fundraiser for the Snohomish Food Bank.

 In preparation for the impending Zombie-Apocalypse, we're asking all participants and spectators to bring "rations for the survivors". (Food donations to benefit the Snohomish Food Bank. Cash donations are also welcome.)

Zombie face painting will be available at 2:00 pm in front of Artisans Mercantile (117 Glen St.) with all proceeds benefiting the Snohomish Food Bank. 

Snohomish Food Bank truck and staff will be on site starting at 2:30 pm to accept food donations. Zombies gather between 3:00 - 3:30 pm at Artisans Mercantile. 

At 3:30 pm important instructions and guidelines will be given. The walk begins at 4:00 pm. 

When: Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at 4:00 pm. 

Address: 117 Glen Street Snohomish WA 98290

Phone: 360-568-7993 

Are you ready, Seattle? Join in for the St. Jude Walk/Run during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, to raise money for the kids of St. Jude, where families never receive a bill for anything. Let's end childhood cancer. Together.

When: Saturday, September 14th, 2019 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.  

Address: 305 Harrison St, Seattle, Washington 98109

Phone: 206-684-7200
Email: sc.customerservice@seattle.gov

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce is partnering up with Galaxy Theaters to bring the best green thumbs to Monroe! 

When: Every other Wednesday at 3:00 pm until September 18th.

The Market is a community gathering of local farmers and homesteaders, artisans, local farm raised meat, fresh local honey, homemade jams, live music performance, kettle corn, face-painting, activities, vintage flea market finds, birdhouses, fresh cut flowers, pies, knife sharpening and SO much more! The primary goal for the Market is to provide our community and the surrounding areas with local, farm-fresh produce, products and services! This is family friendly, so come check it out!

Address: 1 Galaxy Way, Monroe, WA- Phone: 360-863-0909

Earn your candy at the tenth annual Run Scared 10K run, 5K run, 4K walk and free Kids Dash, benefiting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Celebrate Halloween with a scary dash around Seward Park. Registration includes gender specific long sleeve tech shirt, fully supported course, free event photos, post-race treats including pumpkin bread and a candy corn tasting bar, costume contest for people and furry friends, gear check, a free pre-race treasure hunt, chip timing for accuracy, a free kids dash and tons of spooky fun. All while benefiting a great cause!

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Join us October 20 at Gas Works Park and enjoy the beautiful Seattle skyline as we fight to end breast cancer during our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk!REGISTER:It's FREE to register at www.makingstrideswalk.org/seattlewaSIGN UP A TEAM: Sign up a team to help raise funds for breast cancer research.GO THE EXTRA MILE:For information about volunteering, sponsorship, and event details, contact Emily Vega (emily.vega@cancer.org)Let's work together to create a world without cancer!

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We invite you to join us for the Tenth Annual Run of Hope Seattle! Last year, over 2,300 participants raised more than $600,000 making 2017 our most successful year ever! Since 2009, we have sent more than $4 million to Seattle Children's Hospital for pediatric brain tumor research. We are so proud to host this event each year to demonstrate our gratitude for the fabulous doctors, nurses and researches...but most importantly, to show our support for brain tumor families and their community. We appreciate your commitment to this cause, and look forward to seeing you on September 23rd!

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Join us for the 12th Annual Seattle Turkey Trot 5K fun run! This popular family tradition is back on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22nd with proceeds raised going to support our neighbors at Ballard Food Bank!

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Would you know what to do if your dog suddenly choked on a bone? If your pet ate a toxic substance, like chocolate? Do you have a plan for your pet in the event you need to evacuate your family from your home? These topics, and many more, will be discussed in our Pet CPR and First Aid course as we discuss how to apply these techniques when caring for dogs and cats. This comprehensive
program is ideal for pet owners and also for anyone working in an occupation that requires pet supervision or services. Students receive a completion certificate at the conclusion of the course.

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Join us for a special fundraiser event at Safeco Field on Friday, August 17th as the Mariners take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Premera Blue Cross and the Mariners have teamed up to raise money for breast cancer research this season with "Steals for the Cure" benefitting SusanG. Komen Puget Sound. For each Mariners steal this season, Premera will
donate $500 to Susan G. Komen, with a commitment up to $30,000 towards a cure. Help us raise money and receive a pink Mariners hat when you purchase through this special offer. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket purchased will benefit Susan G. Komen Puget Sound.

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