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Save the Date: Debuts and Discoveries event March 21st

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DebutsFeaturedBlockSquare2015Come discover the newest wineries, distilleries, cideries, breweries, & foodtrucks!  The 8th Annual Debuts and Discoveries fundraiser is being held at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park on Saturday, March 21st.

Debuts & Discoveries

Sat. March 21st – 5 – 8:00pm
Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park
Seattle, WA

Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries, Breweries & Foodtrucks featured need to be in their first three years of releasing products.This event is the place to be on the cutting edge of who the rising stars are in our area! Enthusiasts will also enjoy live music, featuring the DEBUT of Saint Claire’s Sixknot Strings!

This event is sponsored by the University Sunrise Rotary in conjunction with Seattle Uncorked, for the University Foodbank. Funds raised will help the University Food Bank provide “Packs For Kids” – a program that supports families who need nutritious meals for children at risk of going hungry on weekends, through local schools. Event produced by Wine Events & promoted by Seattle Uncorked.

Tickets are $30 in advance and available at www.usrotary.org

For full event details, check out their web page here.

 

Community leaders recognized at U District Awards Ceremony

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This year’s Annual U District Awards Ceremony provided an opportunity to honor some very deserving community members. The event was held February 26th at the Burke Museum, and featured guest speaker Dr. Julie Stein, Director of the Burke. Congratulations to all who were recognized for their great accomplishments!

Awards

LUCID – U District Small Business of the Year Award

Chaco Canyon Organic Café – Cal McCune Community Service Award

King County Sheriff Metro Street Crimes Unit – Public Safety Award

Miles Richardson, General Manager, University Audi – Business Person of the Year Award

Shultzy’s – Make the U District Beautiful Award

Louise Little, CEO, University Book Store – Honorable Recognition: Service as a Co-Chair on the U District Board in 2014

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

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479749-250Attention 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.