What's Happening in Seattle this Week
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<b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black">
Genealogy: </span></b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
<a href=3D"http://www.jgsws.org">Tips & Tricks on Digital Imager=
y</a>, Dec=20
8th, $5. It's not just about how to organize your digital phot=
os for=20
the next generation. At this class, learn how to digitize and =
organize=20
old photos and records. Then, arrange your digital memories to=
=20
integrate with Google Earth and Flickr for extra wow, because some d=
ay=20
in the future when you're wearing Depends, you won't be able to reme=
mber=20
where you were at way back when.</span><p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Holiday: </span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-fami=
ly: Verdana; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.hotel1000seattle.com">Hotel 1000 </a>celebrate=
s the
<a href=3D"http://www.hotel1000seattle.com/12daysCal.html">12 days o=
f=20
Comfort, Joy, and Cheer</a>, starting Dec 1<sup>st</sup> in big styl=
e,=20
and then just to make sure they got it, they tack on a couple of ext=
ra=20
fun events afterwards. The Hotel crafts an activity around eac=
h gift of=20
the day (..., three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge i=
n a=20
pear tree) through feasts, art, music, fashion, dance and ballet,=20=
flavored drinks, and photo opportunities. For instance, there'=
s the=20
Dave Wakeling concert and gift wrapping for charity. Best of a=
ll, most=20
of the activities are free and family-friendly. This really is=
a grand=20
production, worthy of being its own destination, or better yet, book=
ing=20
an overnight stay in the hotel.</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Environmental: </span></b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
<a href=3D"http://www.pugetsound.org/connect/events/1204REI/">The Pu=
get=20
Sound Action Agenda and Funding Plan</a>, Dec 4th, $8. With th=
eir small=20
wad of funding, they need to figure out how to comprehensively clean=
up=20
the Puget Sound by 2020. Given all of the needs, priorities, a=
nd=20
limited resources, how is this Herculean task going to be done? =
; Go talk=20
with the executive director on his vision and provide your input.</s=
pan></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Bereavement:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family=
: Verdana; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.providence.org/long_term_care/hospice_of_seatt=
le/e60calendar.htm">
Support Group for Grieving Parents</a>, Dec 8th, free. Of cour=
se,=20
nothing diminishes the pain or reduces the dull ache that haunts eve=
ry=20
day. Yet, there is comfort is gathering with those who share y=
our=20
experience. Don't face the holidays dealing with this misery b=
y in=20
isolation.</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Party:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verd=
ana; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.imigri.com/">IMIGRI</a> celebrates moving into=
its=20
new production digs by hosting a semi-private party, Dec 4th,
<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]?subject=3DRequest%20Dec%204th%20=
Party%20Information">
free by RSVP</a>. Since this is one of Seattle's coolest produ=
ction and=20
advertising firms, this party is amped up to demonstrate their talen=
ts. =20
They have stations to interact with each one of their services,=20
including a karaoke station and a live green screen.</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Shopping</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Ve=
rdana; color: black">:
<a href=3D"http://home.comcast.net/~holidaybazaar/">Mercer Island Ho=
liday=20
Gift Bazaar</a>, Dec 6-7th, free. This one is more artisan tha=
n=20
grandma-vendor oriented. Two good things are, first, you avoid=
the mall=20
and, second, the gifts are certainly unique. * Also,
<a href=3D"http://www.craveshow.com/buytickets.htm">Crave Party</a>,=
Dec=20
10th, $15. The ladies come together for another shopping-fest.=
Mostly,=20
it's about you, covering the categories to help you improve your=20
wardrobe, looks, health, and fortunes. Oh yeah, and buy holida=
y gifts=20
for others as long as you're there.</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Craft:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verd=
ana; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.seattlechannel.org/news/detail.asp?ID=3D9059&D=
ept=3D14">
Holly-Day</a>, Dec 6th, $20. This is a two-for-one deal. =
First, create=20
your own unique holiday wreath and garland or whatever. Second=
, the=20
park provides the raw materials out of English ivy, Scotch Broom, an=
d=20
other non-native plants, so you help the rid the park of its bothers=
ome=20
vegetation.</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Retirement:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family:=
Verdana; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/dept/Parks/brochure/RecGuide_=
Nov08.pdf">
Boomer Retirement Bootcamp,</a> Dec 2nd, $11. What are you goi=
ng to do=20
now that your portfolio is down 40%? At this intro, they help =
you plan=20
for the day when you won't have a paycheck, answering questions abou=
t=20
paying off your mortgage, insurance concerns, and moving to less=20
expensive areas. Unless you want to work up until the day you =
die, then=20
start planning now.</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Sensuality: </span></b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
<a href=3D"http://www.babeland.com/">Sexy Santa's Guide to Gift Givi=
ng</a>,=20
Dec 9th, free, helping you put some spice into your usual routine, a=
nd=20
covering all of the bases for both the naughty and nice on your list=
=2E =20
These folks are very helpful to newbies, and you might be surprised =
how=20
a little device can really add a new level of pleasure. Gift t=
he gift=20
of a sexy you!</span></p>
<b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: bl=
ack">
Organization:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-famil=
y: Verdana; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.seattlepokeropen.com/">Seattle Poker Open</a>,=
=20
learning the game while risking only play money. These folks e=
mphasize=20
the "learning" part, so the silly yahoos and wild jokers a=
re weeded out,=20
while keeping the game fun. They have a 13-week session, so it=
's easy=20
to join for a bit, learn the game, and then take your skill and mone=
y to=20
the casino.</span></div> </td>
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<p align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align: center"><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">The=20
Gift of Experience</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-=
family: Verdana; color: black">.<br>
After a while, everybody has all of the stuff they need, and with th=
e=20
anti-consumer trend, giving more wasteful gifts seems a little more=
=20
uncool every day. It sounds corny, but for the holidays, give =
the gift=20
of experience and memories instead.</span></p>
<p align=3D"center">
<img border=3D"0" src=3D"http://www.memebaby.com/images/gift.jpg" width=3D=
"247" height=3D"164"></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Memberships</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family:=
Verdana; color: black">:=20
These are great for families with young kids. First, they're g=
reat=20
learning venues. Second, your kids will be dragging you out of=
the=20
house to go do something. Third, you get to spend time togethe=
r, which=20
you'll never regret. Consider: <a href=3D"http://www.zoo.org/"=
>Woodland=20
Park Zoo</a>,
<a href=3D"http://www.seattleaquarium.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=
=3D183">
Seattle Aquarium</a>, <a href=3D"http://www.pacsci.org/">Pacific Sci=
ence=20
Center</a>, <a href=3D"http://www.pacsci.org/">Museum of Flight</a>,=
<a href=3D"http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/">Burke Museum</a>,=
<a href=3D"http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/">Seattle Art Museum</a>,=
<a href=3D"http://www.sct.org/index.aspx">Seattle Children's Theater=
</a>.</span></p>
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<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
">
Restaurants:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family=
: Verdana; color: black">=20
Restaurants are great corporate citizens, worthy of support. T=
hey=20
provide entry level jobs to those working up the economic ladder of=
=20
success, they're patrons of local artists, and they're leaders in=20=
supporting organic and sustainable farming techniques. C=
onsider:
<a href=3D"http://www.canlis.com/">Canlis</a>,
<a href=3D"http://www.thepurplecafe.com/">Purple Cafe and Wine Bar</=
a>,
<a href=3D"http://www.palisaderestaurant.com/">Palisades</a>, and
<a href=3D"http://www.saltys.com/">Saltys</a>. </span></p>
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<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black=
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Hotels:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Ver=
dana; color: black">=20
It's kinda a kick to spend the night in a lavish room in your own ci=
ty. =20
Consider <a href=3D"http://www.hotel1000seattle.com">Hotel 1000</a>,=
the
<a href=3D"http://www.arcticclubhotel.com/">Arctic Hotel</a>, the
<a href=3D"http://www.salishlodge.com/">Salish Lodge</a>, the
<a href=3D"http://inn.elgaucho.com/inn.elgaucho/">Inn @ El Gaucho</a=
>, and=20
the <a href=3D"http://www.tulalipcasino.com/">Tulalip Resort Casino<=
/a>.
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