Gallery North's “Gifts of the Season” at the Edmonds Art Walk

WHEN	Thu, Dec 17, 2015, 5 – 8pm
WHERE	Gallery North, 401 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020
CATEGORIES	Entertainment
COMMUNITY	Edmonds
ORGANIZATION NAME	Gallery North
CONTACT NAME	Gallery North Artists
CONTACT PHONE	425-774-0946
CONTACT EMAIL	GalleryNorth401@gmail.com
EVENT DESCRIPTION	Gallery North, in beautiful downtown Edmonds, presents its December featured show “Gifts of the Season”. This month, the artist members of Gallery North display their holiday best. The work of more than 20 local artists is available. In addition to the members’ fine art and skilled craft, there are wonderful artist-made gifts, seasonal cards, and ornaments.
EVENT LINK	www.gallerynorthedmonds.com
NOTE	The public is invited to a reception at Gallery North during the Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk, on Dec. 17, from 5-8 p.m.. Refreshments will be served. Come meet the artists, enjoy the art, and make progress on your holiday shopping list. Gallery North is open 7 days a week. Open until 8pm Thursdays and Fridays from Nov. 27-Dec 18.

Love Came Down - A Living Nativity FREE

WHEN	Sun, Dec 18,19,20, 2015, 6:30 – 9:30pm
WHERE	River of Life Community Church 5218 S 2nd Ave Everett WA 98203
CATEGORIES	Holiday
COMMUNITY	Everett
COST	free
ORGANIZATION NAME	River of Life Community Church
CONTACT NAME	Pat Fletcher
CONTACT PHONE	206-459-5040
CONTACT EMAIL	patbf@comcast.net
EVENT DESCRIPTION	You begin the journey at River of Life Community Church with some warm Christmas cheer and music. Then a tour guide will lead you to “Bethlehem” (via bus or van) to the Sanders farm for a reenactment of the Christmas Story. Finally, we return to the church for refreshment, all within an hour and a half. Please join us for this amazing free Christmas event. Friday, Dec. 18: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. www.rivercce.org… www.facebook.com…
EVENT LINK	www.rivercce.org…

Falling Water Gardens Nightly Light Show FREE

WHEN Dec 14-15-16-17 & 21-22-23, 2015, 4pm WHERE 17516 SR 203 Monroe, WA 98727 CATEGORIES Holiday COMMUNITY Monroe COST Free ORGANIZATION NAME Falling Water Gardens CONTACT NAME Falling Water Gardens CONTACT PHONE 3608631400 CONTACT EMAIL info@fallingwatergardens.com EVENT DESCRIPTION Come spend the night with family and friends surrounded by dazzling Christmas lights dancing to music. Nightly from 4 p.m. until closing. We also have our famous photo cutout prop where you can be Santa, Mrs. Claus an Elf or Rudolph! Pick up your fresh Christmas tree and warm up in our Gift shop which is full of lots of gorgeous Christmas decor, hostess gifts, gardener gifts and more! Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.. EVENT LINK fallingwatergardens.com

Old Fashioned Holiday Festival

WHEN Thu, Dec 24, 2015, 11am – 6pm WHERE Quiet Light Candles Gift Shop 29206 64th Ave NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 CATEGORIES Holiday COMMUNITY Stanwood COST none ORGANIZATION NAME Convent of the Meeting of the Lord CONTACT NAME Mother Thecla CONTACT PHONE 360-629-0285 CONTACT EMAIL sisters@quietlightcandles.net EVENT DESCRIPTION Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas celebration featuring candle-making tours, home-baked cookies and our little Bethlehem Nativity cave! Visit our candle shop filled with wonderful and unique gifts for everyone on your list. Enjoy the sweet smell of our 100% Pure Beeswax Hand-made Candles which clean the air as they burn. There’s something here for the whole family to enjoy! EVENT LINK www.quietlightcandles.com

Holiday Lights, Bellevue Botanical Gardens

WHEN Thu, Dec 14 thru 31, 2015, 4:30 – 9:30pm WHERE Bellevue Botanical Garden CATEGORIES Holiday COMMUNITY Seattle / King County COST $5 per ticket, children under 10 years of age get in free TICKET LINK www.bellevuebotanical.org… ORGANIZATION NAME Bellevue Botanical Garden EVENT DESCRIPTION A garden-themed wonderland of fanciful light sculptures at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. EVENT LINK www.gardendlights.org NOTE One of the Pacific Northwest’s most popular holiday events is opening next Saturday! Brought to you by the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society and Bellevue Parks and Community Services, Garden d’Lights features half a million lights which transform the Garden into a blossoming winter wonderland. Garden d’Lights runs from Saturday, November 28, 2015 – Saturday, January 2, 2016, every evening from 4:30 – 9:30 pm (last entry at 9:00 pm). Tickets are $5 each, children 10 and under are free. Please visitwww.gardendlights.org to purchase your tickets or learn how to visit the show for free. Over 100,000 people enjoy this dazzling, magical display each season, looking at the new flower creations and hunting for old favorites. The Trillium Store will be open every evening, brimming with gift items, holiday ornaments and décor. We hope you enjoy your visit! Bellevue Botanical Garden 12001 Main Street. Time: 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. (last entry at 9:00 p.m.) Garden d’Lights Information Line: 425-452-6844

Seattle's Wildest Holiday Lights Festival

Holiday Fun at Woodland Park Zoo

WHEN  Thu, Dec 14 thru 31, 2015, 5:30 – 8:30pm

WHERE

Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney AVE N
Seattle, WA 98103

CATEGORIES Holiday

COMMUNITY

Seattle / King County

COST$6.95-$9.95TICKET

LINKshop.zoo.org

ORGANIZATION NAME Woodland Park Zoo

CONTACT PHONE 206.548.2500

CONTACT EMAIL zooinfo@zoo.org

EVENT DESCRIPTION Seattle's wildest holiday lights festival returns with sparkling lights and faux snowball fights, Santa, his reindeer and family delights. 

Closed Dec. 24 & 25.

EVENT LINKzoo.org…

Halloween events in Lake Stevens and surrounding areas

All dressed up and no where to go?   Some of this for are free some need an entry fee.  The list was long so I just included the link.  Have a happy and safe Halloween.  Click here for a list of Halloween events in Lake Stevens and surrounding areas.

News from Lowe's Build and Grow

Coming soon!

Saturday, November 14 (10:00 AM)

In the next few weeks, we will be launching an all new Build and Grow website! Check back soon to see the new look and features! Please note that once the site goes live you will need to create a new account to register for the upcoming projects. The next clinic will be held on November 14th. Come join us to build a Pullback #48 car!

Thrill the World Redmond 2015 - 10-24-2015

WHEN Sat, Oct 24, 2015, 12 – 3:20pm WHERE 7525 166th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA 98052 CATEGORIES Entertainment COMMUNITY Seattle / King County COST Price ranges between $5.00 & $15.00 for under 16 yrs and $15.00-$25.00 TICKET LINK www.thrilltheworld.org ORGANIZATION NAME Thrill the World Redmond CONTACT NAME Teresa Osborn CONTACT PHONE 425 861 6729 CONTACT EMAIL teresa_o@teresaosborn.com EVENT DESCRIPTION A Worldwide Simultaneous Dance of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ 2015 Program of Events Noon: Event Opens – Dance Registration Check-In, Photo booth, Zombie Makeup/Zombification Zones 1 p.m. Costume Contest Pre-Selection Starts Live Music: Ricky Venture Review, a Michael Jackson Cover Band 1:30 p.m. Costume Contest Judging Starts 2 p.m. More Live Music 2:30 p.m. Dancer Registration Check-in Closes 3 p.m. “THRILL THE WORLD” World-wide Simultaneous Dance

Ecotober 10/17/2015

WHEN Sat, Oct 17, 2015, 10am – 1pm WHERE Brightwater Education Center  22505 State Route 9 SE Woodinville, WA 98072 CATEGORIES Community COMMUNITY Seattle / King County COST Free TICKET LINK islandwood.org… ORGANIZATION NAME Brightwater Education Center CONTACT NAME Derek Jones CONTACT PHONE (206) 263-8866 CONTACT EMAIL caitlinm@islandwood.org EVENT DESCRIPTION This is a great time of year to learn tips and prepare your home, kids, and yard, for a sustainable fall and winter season. Consult local experts and enjoy activities for all ages including hands-on art and science projects, composting investigations (free samples available while supplies last!), and a chance to explore a real recycling truck. You can even bring your used Halloween costumes and participate in our costume exchange. EVENT LINK islandwood.org… NOTE Free event. Kid and adult friendly.

SnoMoMs Children’s Clothing & Equipment Sale - 10-17-2015

WHEN Sat, Oct 17, 2015, 8:30am – 12pm WHERE Edmonds Community College Seaview Gym 20000 68th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98036 CATEGORIES Community COMMUNITY Lynnwood COST Free CONTACT EMAIL clubinfo@snomoms.org EVENT DESCRIPTION New and gently used items for infants to older kids! Baby & kids clothes and shoes, maternity clothes, baby furniture, bedding, feeding, safety, equipment, toys, games, sports, multi-media & MORE! Free Parking (follow the signs from 68th Ave W & 200th St) We accept cash and local personal checks with valid picture I.D.  This is a very popular sale! Plan to arrive early to get the best deals! Snohomish County Mothers of Multiples conforms to the guidelines under the Northwest Association of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc and Section 501(C)(3). For more info: www.snomoms.org or clubinfo@snomoms.org EVENT LINK www.facebook.com…

Free Military Family Admission at Imagine Children's Museum 10/4/2015

WHEN Sun, Oct 4, 2015, 11am – 5pm WHERE 1502 Wall Street Everett, WA 98201 CATEGORIES Kids COMMUNITY Everett COST FREE ORGANIZATION NAME Imagine Children's Museum EVENT DESCRIPTION Free Military Family Admission is today! Every 1st Sunday of the month active, reservist, retired and gold star member families get into the Museum for free. Military ID is required.

Live Music Saturdays 10/3/2015

WHEN	Sat, Oct 3, 2015, 7 – 9pm
WHERE	Port Gardner Bay Winery 2802 Rockefeller Ave Everett, WA 98201
CATEGORIES	Entertainment
COMMUNITY	Everett
COST	No Cover Charge
TICKET LINK	www.portgardnerbaywinery.com
ORGANIZATION NAME	Port Gardner Bay Winery
CONTACT NAME	Angie Fair
CONTACT PHONE	425-339-0293
CONTACT EMAIL	wine@portgardnerbaywinery.com
EVENT DESCRIPTION	Live Music Saturdays 7-9pm. No cover charge, under 21 OK in our family friendly lounge.
EVENT LINK	portgardnerbaywinery.com…
CLUBS	Port Gardner Bay Winery
UPCOMING EVENTS	Live music, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Lynden Lions Club Model Train Show - 10/4/2015

WHEN Sun, Oct 4, 2015, 9am – 5pm WHERE Northwest Washington Fairgrounds Henry Jansen Agric. Bldg. 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA. 98264 CATEGORIES Clubs and hobbies COST Adults $7, Seniors $6, Ages 6-12 $5, Under 6 Free, Family $22 ORGANIZATION NAME Lynden Lions Club CONTACT NAME Gordon Sund CONTACT PHONE 360-318-8155 CONTACT EMAIL gordonsund@yahoo.com EVENT DESCRIPTION The 31st annual Lynden Lions Club model train show. A family friendly event for train buffs of all ages. Features over 50,000 sq. ft. of running model train layouts, exhibits, and vendors. All gauges represented. All profits go to Lions Club community projects. EVENT LINK www.lyndentrainshow.com

The Compassion Experience

The Compassion Experience is coming to the Everett area September 18-20, hosted by Canyon Creek Church. This free event will bring visitors on an interactive journey through the lives of children living in the Philippines and the Dominican Republic.
Through 1,700 square feet of interactive exhibit space, visitors will step inside daily life in a developing country — visiting homes, markets and schools — without getting on a plane. Through the use of an iPod and headset, each tour is guided by a child whose story starts in poverty but ends in hope.
The event is an excellent opportunity to experience another culture and better understand the realities of global poverty. Don’t miss this life-changing event brought to you by Compassion International and Canyon Creek Church.
The Compassion Experience is free and appropriate for all ages.

September 18-20
Canyon Creek Church
1122 75th St. SW Everett, WA 98203