Boys in the Boat VIP meet-and-greet Sunday, March 8

Posted on March 5, 2015February 26, 2026

Attention Boys in the Boat fans: Tickets are on sale now for a meet and greet, presentation and book signing this weekend at the Everett PUD. The event is a behind the scenes look at the New York Times Bestseller, featuring an intimate gathering with Daniel James Brown, Judy Rantz Willman, and Joe Rantz’s granddaughter Jennifer, who will share her grandfather’s personal memorabilia and scrapbook of letters, articles and rowing related treasures.

The event will conclude with a book signing and one-of-a-kind book-related exhibit. All of the items from the VIP gathering will be on display to the general audience along with “behind the scenes” items about the book. Dessert and refreshments will be served.

To purchase tickets and learn more, visit Brown Paper Tickets.

Coming to a neighborhood near you: 13th Annual Food Bank Benefit Dinner March 19

Posted on March 2, 2015March 2, 2015

Thursday, March 19th is a great opportunity to benefit the U District Food Bank by dining out at one of the following Seattle restaurants: Eastlake Bar & Grill, Greenlake Bar & Grill, or Lake Forest Park Bar & Grill. Have dinner at any one of these locations, and at least half of your bill will go to the U District Food Bank.

Be sure to mark your calendar and invite your family, friends, and co-workers for happy hour, dinner, or just some quality time watching the NCAA basketball tournament. The event is hosted by the Neighborhood Bar & Grill Restaurant Group.

State of the County address slated for March 30 at UW

Posted on February 18, 2015February 24, 2026

Save the date: King County Executive Dow Constantine will give his State of the County address on Monday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the University of Washington. His address is expected to focus on Best Starts for Kids , and continued prosperity in the region by ensuring every child in King County has a strong start in life. Read more here.

Find It, Fix It Community Walk with Mayor Murray Feb 21

Posted on February 17, 2015February 17, 2015

Join Mayor Ed Murray, Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole and other City officials on a Find It, Fix It Community Walk in the University District. The walk will happen on Saturday, February 21 from 11 AM – 1 PM, and will begin at the corner of NE 45th Street and Brooklyn Avenue NE.

Check out a map of the walk here.

Via UW Today: Architect and design plans revealed for former Spokane visitors center

Posted on February 13, 2015February 24, 2026

Architectural renderings were released this week for the redesign of the former Spokane Visitors Center, soon to be the UW Spokane Center. Located in the heart of Spokane’s University District, the UW Spokane Center will serve as a hub for Spokane-area alumni, students, prospective students, parents and supporters with space for meetings and special events. The UW has retained Spokane architectural firm Blue Room Architecture & Design, PS to lead the remodel of the space, which is expected to open in May 2015. Read the full story here.