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Ice ice baby
Bring that heat! I got cool places to go and ice creams to lick.
A very musical line-up this week. Plus, boats and beads! Read on.
Peg that fun-meter here.
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Kent beat it!
Dragon Boat races at Lake Meridian, a street fair downtown, South King County's largest parade (Sunday, 2 p.m.), a carnival and kids' activities and entertainment….it’s all part of Kent's big nod to Seafair, Cornucopia Days. Times vary. Free. All ages. Activities are held at Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way, and in downtown Kent. Thursday, July 10 – Sunday, July 13. |
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Hand jive alert
“We go together, like rama, lama, lama, kadingy, kading-a-dong…” Oh, sorry! Just jammin’ with The Pink Ladies and the T-birds. Hearken back with me to Rydell High as Danny and Sandy fall in love while Sandy searches for a personal style. It’s the musical Grease – try not to sing along! $16-$23. All ages. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 SixthAve, Tacoma. 253-565-6867.July 11–Aug. 3: Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. |
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I mean, Bead it!
“It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right, just bead it.” (Are you detecting a theme to this week’s newsletter? I apologize.) The Puget Sound Bead Festival includes more than 100 bead merchants and artists, plus 100 workshops from nationally-known instructors. Sunday is family day, so don't miss the treasure hunt starting at noon -- space is limited to the first 25 children! $7 admission good for all three days, children under 12 free. All ages. Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma. 253-572-5529. Friday, July 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m; Sunday, July 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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Go to the dogs
OK, technically wolves. Hey - can you even look at a wolf without making the “oww-ooooooo” sound? Neither can I! Mingle with your kindreds at the Best of Wolfhaven Wildlife Festival. Visit the wolves, enjoy music, crafts vendors and good food, too. Take tours of the sanctuary for just $5! Overnight camping available for $25. Visit the event Web site for more details. Free, $5 for tours. All ages. Wolf Haven International, 3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino. 800-448-9653. Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Fly tunes
Singer/songwriter and poet Eric Ode sings about that classic dinnertime disaster (no, not that thing with the meatballs!), “Waiter, There’s a Fly in My Song!” Free. All ages. South Hill Library, 15420 Meridian Ave. E., Puyallup. 253-848-8686. Tuesday, July 15, 2:30 p.m. |
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Valley village
Journey with me to a new planet, a happy planet – nay, a Rainbow Planet! We’ll go on a musical adventure with Parents’ Choice award winner Jim Valley and explore the themes of peace, friendship, creativity, caring for the planet. Sample his new CD, Rainbow Planet, here. Free. All ages. Huntamer Park, Seventh Avenue Southeast, Lacey. 360-491-0857. Tuesday, July 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Maddy in the USA!
Madeline brings her sass (and super-smart hat!) stateside in this latest collection! You can win a free copy! To enter, email us your mailing address quick - and put "Madeline" in the subject line.
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