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Archive for the ‘Sports & Recreation’ Category

August 7th, 2008

This Weekend. . . Catch a Little Baseball

This weekend. . .
. . . bring your mitt, grab a hotdog, and catch a little big league action at Safeco Field as the Seattle Mariner’s suit up to play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.  Tickets start at $8 for center field bleacher seats.  There’s a roof if it rains.
Or catch some minor […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

August 3rd, 2008

Photo Op: Blue Angels Flying High at Seafair

Details:  The past few days Seattle residents have seen. . . and heard. . . the roar of the jets as the Blue Angels have been in town for Seafair weekend.
If you haven’t had a chance to see them yet, your final chance will be during today’s air show at the hydroplane races on […]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

August 1st, 2008

Seattle Celebrates Seafair 2008

For many Seattle-ites, this is the best weekend of summer – SeaFair!
With its parades, Blue Angel performances, concert, fireworks, and hydroplane races, it’s the time of year when Seattle gets to strut its stuff.  Now let’s just hope that the weather cooperates!
Here’s the info you’ll need to decide if you’ll venture out for the […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

July 29th, 2008

Are You Ready for Some Football: Seahawks Scrimmage Game

Hard to believe that we’re talking football already, but the Seahawk training camp has already started.
The annual Seahawk Scrimmage game will be held this weekend, giving fans the first opportunity to see how this season’s team comes together. 
Proceeds from the scrimmage game benefits the King and Pierce County "Play it Smart" Program, an […]

By Mary Jo -- 2 comments

July 28th, 2008

Spend a Sunny Seattle Day at Mud Mountain Dam

  There are lots of parks and picnic areas around the greater Seattle area, including some great in-city, urban parks.  Sometimes, though, it’s nice to get out of town, and enjoy a leisurely day away from the crowds.
Mud Mountain Dam near Mount Rainier is a nearby escape where you can combine a little history and […]

By Mary Jo -- 2 comments

July 14th, 2008

Speeding Through Life at the Pacific Science Center

If you feel like you’re racing through the day, the Speed exhibit at the Pacific Science Center will be just your. . . well, speed!
With interactive displays suitable for all ages, and an underlying educational message that encompasses math, velocity, acceleration, friction, and technology, it’s easy to see why this exhibit is a visitor favorite.
Don’t […]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

July 5th, 2008

Parkour Seattle

If walking, running, hiking, and biking aren’t providing you with enough of a workout this summer, give parkour a try.
Parkour has the goal of moving from one point to another as efficiently and quickly as possible, while using only your body.  You run, jump, and climb, progressing to incrementally more complex movements and skills, […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

June 14th, 2008

Hula Hoop Your Way to Health

If your exercise routine has gotten a little boring, you can add a little variety by channeling your inner retro 50’s spirit, with a little hula hooping at Hoop Delite.
Don’t laugh!  Hula hooping provides a total body workout, while building core strength, and is a low impact aerobic activity.  It also promotes creativity, coordination, […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

June 12th, 2008

This Weekend. . . Look Up in the Air!

This weekend. . .
. . . look up in the Air – it’s a biplane, it’s a helicopter, it’s a fighter jet – all at the Olympic Air Show.
This annual Father’s Day weekend aviation gathering will feature 70 years of military aircraft, flying displays, a three hour of low-flying aerobatics show, lots of demonstrations […]

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June 10th, 2008

Let’s Get Ready to Scramble!

Have you ever come across something that seems like fun, and said, I want to do that?  And then, a day goes by.  And then another.  And before you know it, you’ve forgotten about the idea completely.
That’s what happened to me with the idea of Street Scramble.  But I came across the information again […]

By Mary Jo -- 3 comments