Recent Stories with tag fundraiser

Thanks for the memories, BlogsGivingers! Our annual social hour and fundraiser for Northwest Harvest was last night at the Bourbon Bar at Columbia City Theater, and we raised $150 and a big box of food (mostly canned, which I discovered makes hauling it to the car quite a workout).

Co-sponsoring blogerati included Amber from Rainier Valley Post, Maia from SouthendSeattle, Justin from Capitol Hill Seattle (our Tutta Bella pizza provider, everyone thank CHS!) and Allecia, Amy, and Morgen from Seattlest--along with guests Curt Milton of Eastlake Ave., Tri Nguyen of the late, lamented Columbia City Blog, John Jensen from Seattle Transit Blog, and ECB from PubliCola. Oh, and Danae, all the way from Lake City Live, ladies and gentlemen!

Newcastle Brown Ale refreshed us while we were out "walking the dog"--note professional-level product placement in the photos, beer promoters!--and the people at Bourbon Bar fulfilled every heart's desire (largely, for bourbon cocktails, crab dip, and pulled pork nachos). If you missed it, don't despair. BlogsGiving will return next year...possibly north of the Cut. 

Do-gooder burrito-makers Chipotle Mexican Grill have been holding Farmer Appreciation Days for three years now. On the day in question, Chipotle feeds farmers and market volunteers free, piping-hot burritos as a way of saying thanks for the effort.

But knowing you have to bring enough to share, they're also giving the first 100 market customers canvas shopping bags and "burrito bucks" (which will get you a free entrée at Chipotle).

This Saturday, October 16, they're celebrating Farmer Appreciation Day at the U-District Farmers Market. Starting at noon, the first 100 people to visit their green tent (SE entrance, across the street from Jack in the Box) get the bags and bucks.

But wait, there's more!... (more)

Implied Violence's "The Dorothy K." at the Donau Festival. Photo by Steven Miller.

And you thought it sucked when airlines misplaced your luggage! Seattle's experimental theatre impresarios Implied Violence are in a rush to raise funds, in part to lug back a shipping container filled with their custom-built installation components, which is currently in Austria, where the company recently performed The Dorothy K. at the Donau Festival. The company's aiming to raise $30,000, part of which will also be funding new projects, including a museum installation at the Frye and their new performance laboratory. Make your donations online here; there are also gifts for supporters by donation size.

Special to The SunBreak by Matt Mason.

MTM Photography: Jensen, 2, does her part at the Wallingford Senior Center Fundraiser on November 19.

Thursday night at the Wallingford Senior Center was of special importance to the community life of the Wallingford neighborhood. The "Brother Can you Spare a Dime" a soup line fundraiser for the Wallingford Senior Center was a great success. But it was only the beginning.

The Senior Center has already cut back to one daily staff member, who happens to also be the executive director of the Center, Kathleen Cromp. Faced with the big picture and the daily details she describes the last few months as a roller-coaster. This event is a hopeful step in developing the grass roots support that the center needs to recover from this closure and restart full programming in the new year. Faced with old debts and a lack of operating funds the Center's Board of Directors is developing a sustainable model it hopes to implement if the community and financial support can be secured.

The fundraiser was sponsored by the Wallingford Community Council and the Chamber of Commerce, along with over a dozen local businesses. Selena's Guadalajara donated tortilla soup, Chutney's Bistro provided the mango lassi, and Trophy Cupcakes satisfied the sweet tooth with a tower of mini-cupcakes. Local bluegrass band Lost in the Fog also donated their time to perform.

All of the businesses involved and the dozens of volunteers at the event believe in this cause and based on the turnout, the people of the community are beginning to see the value as well. Part of the evenings program allowed a few minutes for people to share with the gathered audience.

Wallingford resident and ex-mayoral candidate Joe Mallahan came out in support along with City Council Member Tom Rasmussen.

Rasmussen spoke for a few minutes to the packed hall calling this a "wake-up call to our community" he noted that what makes the difference in the success or failure of a center is the community spirit behind it. He emphasized the need for the Senior Center as a way to "help older people stay independent and in their homes," saying it provides a framework of support and a second family to help fulfill the needs of community members. Rasmussen concluded by adding this is "insurance for our future."

Ralph Moser stood and shared his experiences at the Center. He and his wife, Nancy, felt instantly at home four years ago when they received their personal tour of the facility. This introductory tour is something provided for all new members. He and his wife have a short five-minute drive to the Center, which has lots of easy parking. They take part in yoga, general exercise, and current events. They also are sure to attend the lunches, spaghetti dinners and monthly Sunday pancake breakfast. He commented on the programs saying, "It's no big deal but it means a lot [to us]." He has developed many very dear friends and feels a stronger tie to the community through the Center.... (more)

The Slog is critical of the weekend's gay rights march for not being--yes, I'm reading between the lines here--gay activist enough. Dan Savage dismisses an organizer's feeble defense with: "And remember: it's activism, not the Special Olympics. Not everyone is entitled to a medal.

These things happen. I have noticed that Seattle's socialists have moved into event planning the last few years. Back in the day, they would show up with a megaphone and attempt to improv some socialism, but now they are all about set-up and tear-down.

And impassioned poetry readings.

If you haven't voiced your approval of R-71 yet and you like beer, the Bottleneck Lounge has an event for you. "Who says you can't help solve problems from a bar stool?" they ask.

From 8 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, October 15, they invite you to party with approval, where all of the proceeds from draft beers sold will be given to Washington Families Standing Together , to help preserve domestic partnership rights in Washington.... (more)