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I love car shows and this was the granddaddy of them all – Goodguys 29th Pacific Northwest Nationals at Puyallup Fairgrounds. There were hundreds of cars! Throughout the day the vintage cars rolled down ‘main street’ so to speak as we wandered through the event. This show I focused on color, line and shapes. But my favorite was the two guys admiring this old car:
It was a fun evening at the Center when “Elvis” appeared live and onstage! Local talent, Bret Wiggins is a local and national favorite whose shows captivate all who attend. He graciously posed with guests and then sang some all time greats, some hidden treasures and Elvis’ favorite gospel songs. Ladies swooned as they received colorful scarves from the man himself. Dinner was Elvis’ favorite meatloaf, glazed sweet potatoes, collard greens and maple syrup cake with bacon! Delicious…you can view all the images from the evening by clicking here.
My polish heritage is coming alive at the 5th Annual “Polish Festival Seattle” this Saturday, July 9th at Seattle Center from 11am-7pm. There’s gonna be plenty of delicious food and piwo (beer), entertainment, displays and arts & crafts. As part of the Seattle Gdynia Sister City Association I lead the team that put together the Discover Poland Booth, so be sure to stop by and get this year’s souvenir bag!
And please stop by my craft booth! You’ll find the famous Pierogi Soap and enchanting little matchbooks plus my new vintage dictionary art pages in both english and polish!
It was a pleasant day for a drive to Gifford Pinchot National Forest with Mike Penney and Ed Coumou. First stop was about 150 miles south at Cougar Bar & Grill. Nice homey atmosphere with a touch of woodsy outdoors. We traversed a couple of babbling brooks before reaching our final destination: Lower Lewis River Falls. The easy trail made the journey very pleasant. A delightful view of spectacular waterfalls surrounded by old-growth forest was the reward. One could sit and listen to the falls all day long. Ahh….
But it was time to leave, but not before stopping in Woodland to view the Old Grist Mill and a silo.
The Hall at Fauntleroy was filled with tasty treats and drinks from some 40 restaurants, breweries, bakeries, wineries, coffee shops, chocolatiers, and specialty food stores as they gathered to deliver the goods to some 500 patrons supporting The West Seattle Helpline at this annual fundraiser. All proceeds from the event help West Seattle residents with rent, utilities, clothing, bus tickets and more. All images can be viewed here.
“Providing Hope, Inspiring Action”…It was a day of giving for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Northwest Chapter as supporters gathered for the annual event that raises funds and awareness in support of research, patient progress and treatment progress for this most debilitating disease. Having a sister that suffers yet lives fully with the illness, it is always heart-wrenching and heart-warming to hear stories of those who have conquered the disease in their own way. Erin Stedman shared her story which was totally different than that of her sister who also has the disease. Erin somehow managed her pain and suffering while planning a wedding and later having a baby. Surrounded by family and love definitely pulled her through. And then there was Trina who received the McCready Family Award whose story was just as inspiring.
“Joy is in the Journey” and it definitely showed as 150 people gathered to support the Senior Center of West Seattle at their annual spring fundraiser. Judging from the happy faces The Center is truly a place of joy, friendship and support for our community. The highlight of the breakfast was an introduction to Holly McNeill’s local outreach program. In 2015 over 4,000 seniors were served in one way or another; home visits, warm lunches, bingo, Rainbow Bingo, Trivia Night, Enhance Fitness classes, Dance Time, Meals on Wheels, and the Stop-n-Shop. You can still donate make a donation by calling 932-4044×4 or online at http://www.sc-ws.org; or join us at any of the community events.
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Highlights:
Consul General Mariusz Brymora presented Mr. Ireneusz Prędki with the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in recognition of his contributions to the democratic changes in Poland during the Solidarity movement. Mr. Prędki, a textile engineer from Opoczno, was the Solidarity leader of the Ziemia Piotrkowska Province in 1980-1981. This honor has been bestowed by the President of Poland. Congratulations!
The Polish American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest and Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle presented a breakfast seminar Poland – Washington State Trade Opportunities in the Aerospace Industry. The Polish delegation included Messrs M. Bujny, Vice President of The Aviation Valley in Poland, M. Ustrobiński, Dep. Mayor, City of Rzeszów and Consul General M. Brymora. State of Washington hosts include Seattle Mayor E. Murrey, B Uptagrafft, CEO of Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance and Lt. Governor B. Owens. Companies and suppliers from Poland highlighted their expertise and areas for potential cooperation with Washington State partners. The delegation is spending time at the Aerospace & Defense Suppler Summit which coincides with Boeing’s 100th anniversary.
With the lovely weather the last few days it was time for a road trip. I took my mom and sister on a short trip down Highway 167 toward Sumner where we stopped and shopped the cute antique stores. Next stop was the Mt. Rainier Winery which boasted lovely fruit wines and a fantastic view of the mountain! An hour and a half later we were off again – next stop Elbe for lunch. Final stop was the tulip farm in Mossyrock. A sweet little farm with a small field of tulips, sunny garden walk and gift shop.
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