“Racing the Rez” to show at Tulalip Hibulb Cultural Center, March 13

“Racing the Rez”: A film by Brian Truglio tells the story of runners from the Navajo and Hopi tribes, from two rival high schools, compete for “tribal pride, triumph over personal adversity and state championship glory,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 13 in the Longhouse Room at the Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2600; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org.

The film is sponsored by the Northwest Indian College Student Wellness and Cultural Awareness Club; www.racingtherez.com.

Cabela’s plans two days of outdoor activities

Source: herladnet.com

How well can you gobble? Do you feel clucky?

Cabela’s is welcoming the season with Spring Great Outdoor Days on March 16 and 17 where families can participate in lots of free activities such as Youth and Adult Turkey Call Contests.

Other interactive events include a laser shoot, wooden bow-making, and duck decoy carving and painting.

There will also be a spring fashion show and a variety of free seminars and workshops with topics that include the basics of reloading, bear-proofing your campsite and preparing Dutch oven meals.

In addition, Safari Club International will host a free trophy scoring event both days.

Also, visitors are encouraged to bring in firearms for a Cabela’s Gun Library appraisal. Those who participate in the gun appraisal can also enter to win one of five $500 Cabela’s gift cards. Entrants must be 18 or older to win and there’s one entry per firearm appraisal.

Local conservation groups and others will be on site during the event including Skagit Muzzleloaders Association; Puget Sound Knappers Association, who share the ancient art of making tools out of stone; Safari Club International; and the National Wild Turkey Federation.

“Cabela’s Spring Great Outdoor Days offers a great way for families of all ages to gear up for a lifetime of outdoor adventures,” said Kevin Weeks, Cabela’s general manager, in a prepared statement.

Spring Great Outdoor Days is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16 and 17 at Cabella’s, 9810 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Classes are free and are taught by local experts. For a full schedule of Spring Great Outdoor Day events call 360-474-4880 or go to www.Cabelas.com/tulalip.

Seattle-Tacoma Earth Day 2013

Festivals, park events, and more

Source: about.com

Most citizens of the Seattle area are conscious of the environment year round—it’s hard not to be with such spectacular nature surrounding us day in and day out! Earth Day falls on April 22 this year, but because that’s a Monday, many celebrations are taking place April 20, 2013.

Getting out into nature on this day of all things green is the way to go! By no means do you have to join in an official event either! Plant an extra tree in your yard. Pick up stray garbage when you’re out and about. Clear some leaves or debris away from a storm drain. The options are many and can involve actions big and small. But if you do want to head out, joining in a nature walk or a local festival gets the entire family out into Seattle and Tacoma’s green spaces.

As the time approaches, check back as the list of Seattle-Tacoma Earth Day events grows! Or let me know about other cool Earth Day happenings by sending me an email.

Earth Day Celebration at Seattle Center
The Earth Day Celebration at Seattle Center is the city’s biggest.

Seattle Magazine’s Earth Day 5K
Spend Earth Day doing something good for the environment, and good for yourself, too! The first Earth Day 5K will travel along Seattle’s waterfront, starting at Bell Harbor International Conference Center and going as far as the Olympic Sculpture Park and Elliott Bay bike trail.
When: April 20
Where: Registration and start at Bell Harbor International Conference Center
How much: $25 before January 25; $25 between January 26 and March 30; $40 after March 30

2013 Northwest Green Home Tour
Green home tours show off just how innovative green design has gotten. Visit one home or all of them, whether you want to integrate some green features into your own home or just like seeing what’s out there.
When: April 27
Where: Seattle and Eastside locations to be announced.
How much: Free

Earth Day in Newcastle
Activities, live music by the Boeing Employees Concert Band and Hazen High School Jazz Band, plenty of things to do for kids, a guest appearance by Ranger Rick, food, vendors and exhibits create a fair atmosphere.
When: April 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way, Newcastle
How much: Free

Earth Day Extravaganza
Earth Day Extravaganza is an event designed for families to get out and explore nature together. Tacoma Nature Center is adjacent to the Snake Lake trail so you can also go on a moderate hike! If you can’t make it to this event, Tacoma Nature Center hosts Family Nature Walks led by park naturalists twice a month. In April, there is one on April 13 and April 20.
When: April 20, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Tacoma Nature Center
How much: Free

Annual Earth Day Dinner Auction
Dinner is prepared by Eat Local and consists of all fresh, sustainably raised foods. After dinner, enjoy a Dessert Dash by several local bakeries. The auction features outdoor experiences up for bid.
When: April 20, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: North SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Avenue S, Seatac
How much: $50

8th annual Salmon Defense Golf Tournament

The 8th annual Salmon Defense Golf Tournament is Friday, May 17th, 2013! The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has once again generously offered to host this tournament at their beautiful Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course in Sequim, WA.

2013 Golf Tournament Flyer

 

Friday, May 17, 2013
The Cedars at Dungeness, Sequim, WA

We are offering early registration to Sponsors until March 18, 2013. Individual team registration will begin March 19, 2013.

Sponsorship Levels

  • Jacket Sponsor including logo embroidered onto jacket that is provided to all golf players, plus one registered team. $8000
  • Banquet Sponsor including a large printed banner in banquet hall. $5000
  • Hole Sponsor including printed sign at designated tee box, and the opportunity for on-site creative marketing, plus one registered team. $2000
  • Contest Sponsor including recognition on award and the opportunity for on-site creative marketing. $1000

Due to past tournaments filling up early, please RSVP to Peggen Frank to get your team and sponsorships locked in ASAP: pfrank [at] salmondefense [dot] org or 360.528.4308

All Team and Player Fees must be received by May 1, 2013 or your spot will be given to a team on the wait list. No exceptions.

Sponsored by Jamestown S’Klallam Seven Cedars Casino

9th Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum and 2013 Enduring Spirit Award

9th Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum and 2013 Enduring Spirit Award

Date: April 4 & 5, 2013

Time: TBD

Location Swinomish Lodge

Anacortes, WA

SAVE THE DATE: of April 4 & 5th, 2013 to attend the 9th Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum and 2013 Enduring Spirit Award to be presented to four Native women leaders paving paths for future followers. This year the event will take place at the Swinomish Lodge in Anacortes, WA.

The 9th Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum kicks off with a welcome reception on April 4th and begins the Leadership Forum on April 5th at 7:30 a.m. with a youth breakfast. There is a great agenda planned and it looks forward to a spirited discussion on Indigenous Women’s Voices. Your assistance is needed and much appreciated for getting the word out about the conference to other women. Invite your mothers, sisters, and friends and let them know they will much enjoy meeting and networking with other women of interest. Please note the attached registration flyer. In addition more detailed information can be found on website at www.enduringspirit.org

For questions contact: Iris Friday, Volunteer Conference Coordinator, (360) 689-5856 , ifriday@me.com

Quiet presents Rebecca Gilman’s “Spinning Into Butter”

276845_137059403122805_702164527_nRebecca Gilman’s “Spinning Into Butter”
March 14, 15, 16
Tickets now available – http://bpt.me/324228

When a racial incident threatens the tranquility of Belmont College, a liberal arts school in Vermont, the school administration is challenged to mount a response to the act of intolerance. Because their patronizing attempts to make themselves feel better do nothing to alleviate tensions on campus, the Dean of Students is forced to confront the prejudice in her own life.

“Spinning Into Butter” kicks off quiet’s 2013 season exploring issues of race, causing us all to confront the assumptions and prejudices that lie hidden just below the surface. Panel discussions will follow each evening performance.

March 14, 15, 16*
Performances every night at 7:30pm
*Additional Matinee Performance at 2:00pm

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance

Broadway Performance Hall
1625 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Tickets
$12 Door
$10 Advance – http://bpt.me/324228
$7 Students/Military with ID

Director: Sandra Ponce
Stage Manager: Jess Askew

Cast: Zach Adair, Matt Aguayo, John Clark, Matt Gilbert, Justin Neal, Sandra Ponce, and Maggie Jane.

Set/Prop Design: Bridget Natale
Lighting/Sound Design: Jordan Sell
Costume Design: Sandra Ponce and Jess Askew

quiet is an Associated Program of Shunpike.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

Recycling Fair at Burke Museum

Burke Museum
Sat., Apr. 13, 2013 | 10 am – 3 pm
Included with museum admission; FREE for Burke members, UW students, staff, and faculty with UW ID

The Recycling Fair will showcase public and private recycling solutions and methods from throughout the Puget Sound region. Learn the life cycle of plastic, what to do with that odd bit of trash, and how to behave when confronted with a “recycling desert.” Participating organizations include Seattle Public Utilities, Total Reclaim, Cedar Grove Composting, UW Recycling, Waste Management Inc., and many more.

Weekend fun: Music, birds, dinosaurs and mountain men

Herald Staff

Get ideas: The Everett Home & Garden Show is Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Comcast Arena. You’ll find lots of displays, speakers, vendors and other fun stuff, such as a wine tasting. Find all the details in our story here.

Watch birds: Hike along with other birders and Pilchuck Audubon Society members on a free day-long adventure on Sunday. The group will look for shorebirds, waterfowl, passerines and raptors on Camano Island. Meet at 8 a.m. at Quilceda Walmart on the east side of the parking lot near I-5. Carpool to Camano Island and visit English Boom, Iverson Spit and Davis Slough. No elevation gain. Dress warmly and bring rain gear and bird scopes if you have them. The group will stop for lunch along the way. Leader: Terry Nightingale, 206-619-2383, 206-619-2383, tnight@pobox.com. For more information, go to pilchuckaudubon.org.

Was the wolf framed? You’ll have to decide for yourself after seeing this hilarious, live retelling of “The Three Little Pigs.” To hear Alexander T. Wolf’s side of the story, you’ll have to take your family to see the Dallas Children’s Theatre production of “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” on Sunday in Everett. Find all the details here.

Old time: The Cascade Mountain Men present the Muzzleloading Arms and Pioneer Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday at the Evergreen Fairgrounds. More than 300 vendors and exhibitors will be on hand with leather and fur goods, camping gear and period costumes. Demonstrations include blacksmithing, wool spinning and wood carving. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 a day; teens younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult; kids 12 and younger get in free. Parking is free. For more information, call 425-890-7208 or go to www.cascademountainmen.com.

Musical revue: A good melody is timeless. So says the creator and producer of “In the Mood,” a big-band-inspired 1940s musical revue that’s playing Saturday in Everett. Or make that more than 40 good melodies, which is about how many songs the audience will hear as “In the Mood” re-creates the swing-era experience. Read the details in our story here.

Roof-raising music: They may sing gospel, but a Blind Boys of Alabama concert ain’t nothing like a church service. The Blind Boys’ live shows are roof-raising affairs. The performers make a stop in Edmonds on Saturday. Read more in our story here.

Spring forward: Don’t forget to set your clock ahead an hour on Sunday morning. Unless you want an excuse to be an hour late to everything.

Shop, for a good cause: The Convent of the Meeting of the Lord offers its spring fundraiser at the Quiet Light Candles shop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 29206 64th Ave. NW., near Stanwood. The fundraiser features the nuns’ homemade pure beeswax candles and other gifts. The event includes candle-pouring tours, coffee and cookies. For more information, call 360-629-0285 or go to www.quietlightcandles.com.

Free clothing swap: The Great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Oak Harbor Christian School, 675 E. Whidbey Ave. Shop for new-to-you clothing and household items. Free admission. More info: 360-675-2338.

“Dino Day”: Kids can dress up in dino gear, crack open their own fossils, watch scientists prepare a duck-billed dinosaur fossil, and dig for a fossil ichthyosaur in the Dino Dig Pit. Dino Days is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Burke Museum, on the University of Washington campus, at the corner of NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE. Call 206-543-5590 or go to www.burkemuseum.org to learn more.

Snohomish Chocolate Walk

Enjoy a Sweet Stroll in downtown Snohomish at the First Annual Snohomish Chocolate Walk

2013-ChocWalk-Poster-webpageCalling all chocolate lovers! Join us for a sweet stroll downtown, collecting treats along the way! A decadent and delicious Chocolate Walk will be held in Downtown Snohomish on Saturday, March 16, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Ticketed guests check in at the Snohomish Visitor Information Center- 1301 1st Street, Snohomish, WA to receive their Chocolate Walk Passport, goodie bag and raffle ticket. Attendees can spend the afternoon leisurely strolling through Downtown Snohomish visiting 17 Chocolate Stops (downtown businesses) and collecting specialty chocolate goodies.

Local chocolatiers add to the decadence. Meet and greet with several of our featured treat creators to learn about the art of chocolate making. For a list of Chocolate Stops and chocolatiers, visit: www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org/snohomish-chocolate-walk.asp

Also featured is an opportunity to win one of 12 unique gifts donated by participating businesses.

Hurry! Only 200 advance tickets are available. The $15 tickets can be purchased online only through Tuesday, March 12 at
www.HistoricDowntownSnohomish.org/Snohomish-chocolate-walk.asp
NOTE: No tickets will be available at the door.

Proceeds from the event benefit Historic Downtown Snohomish, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Snohomish.