Seattle Humane Society's Catapalooza with free adoptions, special guest speakers, kids activities and more! - Today, and Sunday, August 10th and 11th 2013 from 10am-5pm

Seattle Humane Society’s 8th Annual Catapalooza

Aug. 10–11, 2013  •  10 a.m.–5 p.m.
13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue

 

" Visit us for our cat adoption extravaganza! Catapalooza brings together cat adoption groups from all over the region for this special event. Find your family the purrfect kitty, and enjoy adoption discounts, fun prizes, kids’ activities, kitten treats, cat-related demos, and more at Seattle Humane Society’s 8th annual Catapalooza! "

Catapalooza activities include:

• Hundreds of adoptable cats and kittens
• Face painting, cat-toy making and education station for kids
• Tellington touch (TTouch) for Cats healing bodywork demonstrations
• Expert cat advice and information
• Cat-centric art, treats, leashes, collars and more
• MaxMobile adoption vehicle showcasing adoptable kitties

For more info. go here.

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Centennial Plaza in Edmonds - Saturday, November 26th at 4:30pm

Another fun Tree Lighting event...this time in Edmonds!

Image courtesy of Edmonds Chamber of Commerce

For more info. go here.

Meet Dani Cone - Author of "Cutie Pies: 40 Sweet, Savory and Adorable Recipes" and sample some recipes too at the Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle - Sunday, November 13th at 1pm

 
Dani Cone - local owner of Fuel Coffee and High Five Pie will be showcasing her new recipe book "Cutie Pies: 40 Sweet, Savory and Adorable Recipes" at The Elliot Bay Book Company. She will be holding a question and answer period too and I believe will be bringing some sweets to sample! - Yum! You know, those cute little pies that are becoming so popular right now.
 

For more info. go here or here.

Holiday Open House at Bellevue Art and Frame/The Toy Place in Bellevue - Saturday, November 5th from 12-4pm

Check out Bellevue Art and Frame/The Toy Place's Holiday Open House! There will be tons of toy demos, guest appearances and more!

" Join us for an afternoon of discovery and delight! 15% off the ENTIRE STORE! One Day Only!

Manufacturer representatives will be on hand to let you play with all the latest & coolest toys this holiday season. "

• MOGO jewelry for kids trunk show
• Remote control helicopter obstacle course
• Remote control Spaceman
• Snap Curcuits - inspire a future engineer!
• Skippity - it's not as easy as it looks
• Meet the toy designer of Recon 6.0 Programmable Rover by Smart lab
• Draw characters w/Draw Star Wars by Klutz

AND IN THE ART/FRAME/GIFT DEPARTMENTS:

• Paint mini canvases for ornaments
• Local author Andrea Lott signing copies of Dining in Seattle
• Cut a mat with the Logan Mat Cutter
• Baggalini Trunk Show
• Meet local area artists and craftsmen showcasing their unique products
• Larson Juhl demonstrating framing visualization
• Learn techniques of mixed media journaling

For more info. go here.

Free storytime at Twirl Cafe in Seattle - First Fridays of the month - August 5th from 10:30-11:15am - With Treats, Facepainting and Special Author Appearance today!

Storytime presented by Tegan from Queen Anne Books at Twirl Cafe! This month marks a special occasion as author and illustrator Wendy Wahman will make a guest appearance with her wonderful picture book, A Cat Like That. Free cupcakes and facepainting of kitty whiskers will round out the morning event!

For more info. go here and here.