Community Events List

Welcome to the KMPS Community Calendar!  KMPS is proud to be a part of your community, and this calendar is a way to let us know what's going on with you. 

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Event: "A Night of Music"
Date and Time: May 9, 2008, 7-9pm
Details: Adam Isaac with The New Divide will present night of music with family friendly music.
Location: Silverdale Baptist Church
Cost: $5
For More Information: www.silverdalebaptist.com
Event: CAMANO ISLAND STUDIO TOUR
Date and Time: MAY 9; 10 AM to May 11; 5pm
Details: STUDIO/GALLERY ART TOUR FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY- SINGLES - COUPLES - ART LOVERS
Location: CAMANO ISLAND, WA
Cost: FREE
For More Information: www.camanoarts.org or 425-231-7236
Event: NAMI WALKS Washington
Date and Time: Saturday, 5/10/2008, 9:00 am
Details: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in the state of Washington is holding its annual walk to raise funds for its various affiliates across the state (including NAMI Eastside in Redmond, NAMI Greater Seattle and NAMI South KingCounty). Funds raised will be used to provide for support groups and educational forums for the mentally ill, family and professionals. Please join us for a day that is sure to not only raise funds and awareness about mental illness in our community, but will be great fun!! Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna will speak and lead off the Walk and afterwards there will be live music by The Rock Candy Band! Show your support by creating a team, joining a team, helping raise money or just showing up the day of the event. There is no registration fee, but anyone that raises a minimum of $100 will receive a NAMIWalks t-shirt.
Location: Magnuson Park at Sand Point
Cost: FREE
For More Information: http://www.nami.org/namiwalks/WA
Event: Great Strides Walk to benefit Cystic Fibrosis
Date and Time: May 10th 10:00am Check-In, Walk begins at 11:00am
Details: 4 mile walk that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Walk along the paved Cushman Trail in Gig Harbor. Enjoy music, silent auction and bbq after the walk.
Location: Park Plaza, Gig Harbor WA
Cost: Free, You can gather prepaid donations and turn in on walk day. Raise 100 dollars and get a Great Strides Event T-shirt
For more information: www.cff.org- Select Great Strides Link
Event: Queen, It's a New Day!
Date and Time: May 12, 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Details: Volunteers needed for: this charity event to encourage women who come to "Queen, It's a New Day" from shelters and transitional housing. Hosts and hostesses are needed to escort our guests into the hotel on a red carpet, guide to beauty stations for hairstyling, cosmetic makeovers, and help with on-the-job wardrobe selection. Volunteers needed also: hairstylists, cosmetic representatives, massage therapists and manicurists. This day gives our "queens" a boost in self esteem necessary to help them begin new lives. A wonderful day for both "queens" and volunteers! Please call for volunteer orientation meeting times prior to the event .
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel of Lynnwood, 20610 44th Ave West, Lynnwood, WA
Cost: FREE / VOLUNTEERING
For more information: www.lifechangesministry.org
Event: Stone Soup 2008 - Housing Hope Annual Gala
Date and Time: May 14, 2008 - 5:30 cocktails / 6:30 program and dinner
Details: You are invited to Stone Soup 2008, Housing Hope's annual fundraising gala! All proceeds from this wonderful evening of community generosity will benefit the many homeless and low-income families that Housing Hope works with in Snohomish County. Housing Hope’s mission is to provide a continuum of safe, decent affordable housing and necessary related services to families in need. Your participation at Stone Soup will help families get a fresh start and the skills they need to be self-sufficient. We hope you will join us!
Location: Everett Events Center
Cost: donations only
For more information: www.housinghope.org
Event: Recruit Military Career Fair
Date and time: May 15, 2008 at 11am – 3pm
Details: A free hiring event for veterans with civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses. Produced by RecruitMilitary in cooperation with HireVetsFirst, a unit of the U.S. Department of Labor, The American Legion, and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN). Meet and interview with representatives from national, regional, & local veteran-friendly companies. Hope to see you there! Go to www.recruitmilitary.com for more information.
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
Cost: free
For more information: www.recruitmilitary.com or 800-226-0841
Event: Tacoma Pierce County Livable Communities Fair Committee
Date and Time: May 17, 2008 9am-4pm
Details: It's fun and educational for all ages. 'Gardening with Ciscoe' broadcast LIVE, Two MAGIC OF RECYCLING shows performed by magician Steffan Soule, the Reptile Man, Sardis Raptors, Hourly Drawing for giveaways, Scavenger Hunt for prizes, Speakers, over 150 exhibitors providing information and resources on recycling, energy efficiency, low impact development, affordable housing, roads/transit, emergency preparedness, public safety, environment, recreation and other topics.
Cost: can donation at entrance
For More Information: www.livablepiercecounty.org  and (253) 798-7477
Event: 8th Annual PLANT SALE, Benefiting Rescued Animals
Date and Time: May 17th, 10 am - 4 pm and May 18th, 10am – 9pm
Details: Furry Faces Foundation, a.k.a., F-Cubed, is holding our 8th annual May plant sale--in West Seattle. 1,200+ healthy, nursery quality plants, reasonable prices, beautifully suited for Pacific NW grdns: Hanging Baskets; Unusual Tomato Varieties & other vegies; Ornamental Grasses; Dragon Wing Begonias; Salvias; Agastache; Geraniums; Spiderwort; Sedums; Dianthus, Impatients, Euphorbia and more. F-Cubed supports local animal rescues groups by donating proceeds towards spay & neuter programs and helps the pets of people who are on restricted incomes.
Location: 3809 46th Ave SW, West Seattle
For More Information: furryfaces@hotmail.com
Event: relay for life cancer benefit
Date and Time: May 17th 4-8 pm
Details: pig roast and dessert and silent auction for joe, a young father with 4 young children with cancer
Location: 19273 military rd so seattle 98188
Cost: $15 - $20
For More Information: 206-300-2638
Event: Shrimpfest
Date and Time: May 24, 2008,10am-6pm and May 25, 2008, 10am-5pm
Details: ShrimpFest is a Memorial Weekend seafood festival. We have craft and food booths, belt sander races, exhibits, live music, children's activities and so much more. Bring along your favorite decorated belt sander and try your luck in the race (both days at 1:00PM). The tides are usually low enough during this weekend for easy harvest of clams and oysters on the public beaches near the festival and the weather is traditionally good during this holiday weekend. This is great family fun and it' s FREE too! Proceeds from ShrimpFest 2008 will to be donated to community projects.
Location: Brinnon, WA
Cost: FREE
For More Information: www.emeraldtowns.org/shrimpfest.htm or shrimpfest2008@yahoo.com
Event: Youth Baseball Benefit Auction & Dinner
Date and Time: Friday May 30, 2008, 6:00pm to 10pm
Details: 1st Annual Benefit Auction & Dinner. Proceeds will benefit NW Diamond Sports NW Krush Youth Baseball Teams and The Avalanche Girls Fastpitch Teams.
Cost: $25.00 Per Person
For More Information: www.nwdiamondsports.net
Event: Youth Baseball Benefit Auction & Dinner
Date and Time: May 30, 2008, 6-10pm
Details: Benefit Auction for a New Youth Baseball Facility
Location: 239 W. Stewart St Puyallup, WA 98371
Cost: $20.00 Per Person
For More Information: www.nwdiamondsports.net
Event: TelluRide, Flood Relief Concert for United Way of Lewis County
Date and time: May 31st, 7-9pm
Details: Nashville based band, TelluRide is no stranger to the northwest as three of the band members are originally from Washington State! The band features local native Adam Craig as their lead singer and lead guitar player. The band was put on the map late last year with a hit video on CMT's Music City Madness with their song "Phone Song" The bands first album is scheduled to come out later this summer. All proceed of the concert go to the United Way Flood Relief of Lewis County. Purchase tickets to the concert at www.tellurideband.com
Location: Corbet Theatre (Centralia College)
Cost: $20.00 General Admission
For more information: www.tellurideband.com or info@intuneentertainment.com
Event: Relay For Life of Shoreline / North Seattle
Date and Time: June 7th, 2008 at 10:00 AM - June 8th, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Details: Relay will begin with the opening ceremony and will be immediately followed by the Cancer Survivors Victory Lap. There will be tons of great events throughout the day, including crafts for kids, inflatable toys, games, karaoke, etc.
Location: Woolsey Stadium (King's High School)
Cost: $0
For more information: www.events.cancer.org/rflshorelinewa
Event: Central Pierce Fire Safety Fair
Date and Time: June 7th 8:00 am – 11 am
Details: Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Safety Fair & Open house. Sunriser's Kiwanis will also have a pancake breakfast available. Other agencies who will be in attendance will include: Pierce County Sheriffs office, Washington State Patrol, Department of Emergency Management, Good Sam Hospital Health, Medical Explorers, Children's ID team, Pierce County Oral Health, WA State Poison Control, Safe Kids Life Jacket program, State Farm Insurance Safety and Health Team, Bike helmets for sale, $6.00, Bomb sniffing dog demonstration, Fire Department Special Operations and Hazard Material Team Demonstrations and much more!
Cost: Free
For More Information: www.centralpiercefire.org or 253-538-6491
Event: Slug Fest Silver Slimy 25th Anniversary
Date and Time: June 21 and 22, 2008, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: Super-slimy sloppy (human) slug races, advanced degrees in slugology and other whimsical wackiness are the order of the day during Slug Fest, Northwest Trek’s tribute to the misunderstood native banana slug. Grown-up gardeners can even get tips on ways to discourage the nasty non-native European slugs from munching the marigolds. Free with park admission. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with trams ru nning hourly.
Cost: $15; less for seniors, youth and children
For more information: www.nwtrek.org or call 360-832-6117
Event: The Out of Darkness Overnight Walk
Date and Time: Saturday, June 21st, 7pm - June 22nd
Details: It is an approximately 20-mile walk through the night, from dusk to dawn. The Overnight is designed to raise funds and awareness and help end the stigma surrounding suicide and depression. Every 16 minutes in the U.S., someone dies by suicide and more than 20 million people suffer from depression each year. The walk brings together friends, family members and loved ones whose lives have been touched by suicide or depression, giving a voice to issues that have previously been kept in silence and an opportunity to reflect and share with others touched by this tragedy.
Location: Seattle- The exact route is still being finalized and subject to change.
Cost: The registration fee is $50. Full-time students (in college or high school) are eligible for a special $35 student rate
For more information: http://www.theovernight.org/ or call 888-TheOvernight (888-843-6837) or  email coaches@theovernight.org
Event: 3rd annual Spaghetti Dinner and auction
Date and Time: June 22nd 4pm - 7pm
Details: This event is to raise money for the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer walk in September. All the money we raise goes directly to the foundation. If you would like to donate or come to the dinner please contact me.
Location: Puyallup Wa
Cost: need donations for auction
For more information: contact Michelle Mullen at 253-486-7249 or mmullen1589@hotmail.com
Event: Mountain Loop Experience/Reopening of the Mt. Loop Hwy
Date and Time: June 28, 2008, 10:00 am – 5pm
Details: Street Fair,Old & New friendly car show (no contest), Open-Pit Salmon Bake sponsored by the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe, Music in the Park, Open Air Market, Side walk sales at local businesses, A two-day baseball Tournament (men's slow pitch softball teams)
Location: Darrington
Cost: Free
For More Information: mountainloopexperience.com
Event: Hadlock Days 2008
Date and Time: July 11, 2008 5PM - July 13, 2008 5PM-
Details: Our event is about the community, activities that will be happening will include, but not be limited to; Lawn Mower Races Saturday and Sunday July 12 & 13, Static Antique Tractor Show Saturday and Sunday July 12 & 13, Opening Event at The Inn at Port Hadlock - Dinner, Music specific's still being determined - Friday Evening July 11, We will have all types of Vendors, i.e., Food, Crafts, Carnival (small), Kids games on Saturday time to be determined, Parade Saturday July 12 10:00 - 12:00, Live Music Saturday and Sunday
Location: Port Hadlock, WA -----The specific location will be 901 Ness Corner Road, Port Hadlock, WA. 98339
Cost: FREE
For more information: www.hadlockdays.com
Event: Redmond Derby Days Summer Festival
Date and Time: Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 10am – 10pm
Details: Don't miss the Nathan Chance Band from 8:30-10pm at Redmond's Summer Festival. Festival activities include Kids and Grand Parades, 68th annual Bike Races, Music, Free Kids Activities, Food, Beer and Wine, Vendors, Fireworks Finale!
Location: Redmond City Hall Campus
Cost: Free
For More Information: www.redmond.gov
Event: Puget Sound DockDogs at the Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair
Date and Time: July 12-13; 9am-8pm
Details: DockDogs:  Dogs compete in the Big Air (long jump), Extreme Vertical (high jump), and new to the 2008 line up....the Speed Retrieve -fastest dog to the end of the pool and grab the duck wins the race!   Competitors come from the local region and across the nation to put on a show like no other.  These amazing dog teams dazzle the crowd with their high-flying athleticism and energy. Every team
The Festival:  will be a fun and exciting event for families in and around Mill Creek and Snohomish County to enjoy music, arts and culture.Features: Commercial booths, Arts & Crafts booths, Food,  Entertainment, Cultural Performances, Children’s area, and a different Classic Car Show each day of the festival.
Location: Mill Creek Town Center parking lot across from the Blazing Onion
Cost: DockDogs competition is $20.00 per wave.  Festival itself is FREE.
For More Information: http://web.mac.com/pugetsounddockdogs/PSDD/Welcome.html and http://www.millcreekbiz.com/meetme.htm
Event: Senior Month
Date and Time: September 1 - 30, 2008
Details: The weather is grand and the crowds are small – a perfect time for folks 65 or better to get half-price admission to Northwest Trek and take advantage of the relaxed pace of fall. Take a leisurely stroll through the core area network of paved walkways or sit a while on one of the many benches along the way. Enjoy a lovely ride on the tram and enjoy the herding behaviors of the elk.
Cost: $6.75 for 65+
For more information: www.nwtrek.org
Event: Troop to Trek
Date and Time: September 6, 2008, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Details: Northwest Trek takes this opportunity to salute our military personnel and their families. Active duty personnel and their families as well as military retirees can get half-price admission for this special day. All who come to the park can make a themed craft to be mailed to a Washington-based unit deployed overseas. For more information on the park, go to www.nwtrek.org
Location: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Cost: $7.50 or less for active duty military and their dependents
For more information: www.nwtrek.org
Event: Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk
Date and Time: September 12th - 14th 2008
Details: Walk 60 miles in the boldest breast cancer event in history - the Breast Cancer 3-Day benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
Location: Seattle- The 3-Day route covers approximately 15-22 miles each day for three days in a row, totaling approximately 60 miles.
Cost: All walkers must agree to raise a minimum of $2,200 for the Breast Cancer 3-Day benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, in order to walk
For more information: www.The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY
Event: Run Wild
Date and Time: September 20, 8 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Details: Novice and veteran walkers and runners alike will enjoy a break from the norm, so raise your spirits and your animal smarts with Run Wild at Northwest Trek. Escape the traffic and concrete canyons and take a tour of the 8K or 5K wooded course and feel good about raising funds for the education program at Trek. Your registration includes admission to the park for the day. (Sorry, no pets, strollers or other wheeled transportation allowed.) Pre-registered (includes T-shirt) : $25. Day-of registrations: $25 (T-shirt can be ordered separately for $8.) (price subject to change)
Location: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Cost: $25
For more information: www.nwtrek.org
Event: CPR Sunday
Date and Time: October 12, 8:00 am – 2pm
Details: Adult, Child, Infant CPR & AED Training
Cost: Free
For More Information: www.CPRSunday.net or CPRSunday@live.com
Event: Hoot 'n' Howl
Date and Time: October 24 & 25, 2008, 6 - 10 p.m.
Details: It’s all treat and no trick at Northwest Trek’s Hoot ‘n’ Howl. This is one of the very few times the park is open to the public at night and it is a great chance to see our animals’ nocturnal behavior. Games, crafts and lots of non-scary fun keep the family busy throughout the lighted trails of the park. And there are yummy treats to eat as well. For a reduced price and to ensure your space, make reservations online by 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22. Admission at the door is higher and may be limited in case of high demand. Reserved tickets: adults $10/ages 3-12 $6. At the door: adults $12/ages 3-12 $8. (price subject to change) For reservations, go to the Web page, nwtrek.org.
Location: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Cost: Pre-registered $10 adults, $8 children
For more information: www.nwtrek.org