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49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Sunday, April 6, 2014
: Grand Garden Arena
You've probably heard the news by now that BLAKE SHELTON and LUKE BRYAN are again co-hosting the 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS! And that's a show you DON'T want to miss!
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ACM All Star Jam
Sunday, April 6, 2014
: Grand Garden Arena
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ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute to the Troops
Monday, April 7, 2014
: Grand Garden Arena
A star-studded concert event featuring performances by Merle Haggard, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum and the Band Perry. They will be paying tribute to our armed forces. Procceds from this event will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy.
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Pacquiao vs. Bradley 2
Saturday, April 12
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Manny Pacquiao will go up against Timothy Bradley, Jr for the World Welterweight Championship Rematch! This will be a fight you won't want to miss Live at MGM Grand!
Doors open at 3pm.
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Keeping Memory Alive Gala
Saturday, April 26
: Grand Garden Arena
The annual Power of Love™ gala, co-hosted by Sir Michael Caine, Quincy Jones and Kenny Ortega, will be an exceptional evening of music and philanthropy with Gloria and Emilo Estefan and their friends form the world of entertainment. Join us for an exciting evening that raises funds and awareness for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Luxury auctions, spectacular entertainment and remarkable wine and cocktails will be served alongside exquisite cuisine by celebrity chefs Wolfgang Puck and Masaharu Morimoto.
Saturday, May 3
: Grand Garden Arena
Floyd "Money" Mayweather returns to the ring to take on Marcos "El Chino" Maidana for the WBA Welterweight World Champion. Get ready for one unforgettable fight LIVE at MGM Grand!
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Cher "Dressed to Kill" Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2014
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On Sunday, May 25th 2014 at the Grand Garden Arena, Cher, one of the most famous artists of all time will perform her "Dressed to Kill" tour with special guest Cyndi Lauper. Cher's previous tour "The Farewell Tour" later dubbed "The Never Can Say Goodbye Tour" was one of the most successful tours ever by a solo artist and played for a record-breaking 325 dates and seen by over 5.5 million people.
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Billy Joel
Saturday, June 7, 2014
: Grand Garden Arena
Billy Joel will return to Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, which marks his first solo headlining appearance at MGM Grand since 2009. Billy Joel is one of the top-grossing touring artists in the industry. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all-time and the third best-selling solo artist, having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide. He has received countless awards over the course of his career including six GRAMMY Awards, highlighted by the prestigious GRAMMY Legend Award, and has been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
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LADY GAGA'S artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
Saturday, July 19, 2014
: Grand Garden Arena
One of the top global touring acts of our time, having sold nearly 4 million tickets during her first 3 tours, Lady Gaga is hitting the road in support of her new album ARTPOP. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see Lady Gaga LIVE at MGM!
$203.00 ($16.70 handling fee) $88.00/General Admission – Standing Room Only ($11.15 handling fee) $88.00/Reserved ($11.15 handling fee) $52.50 ($9.10 handling fee) $38.00 ($6.55 handling fee)
Justin Timberlake
Friday, August 8, 2014
: Grand Garden Arena
One of this generation's most-celebrated entertainers, Justin Timberlake, announced today he will kick off The 20/20 Experience World Tour starting this year on October 31. After dominating the global charts with the release of his acclaimed new album, The 20/20 Experience, Timberlake will bring his electrifying live shows to fans with a worldwide tour that will run through 2014. The Grammy® and Emmy® Award-winning artist's first tour in six years will visit dozens of countries throughout North America, Europe, South America and Australia.
$203.00 ($16.70 Handling Fee) $128.00 ($13.45 Handling Fee) $78.00 ($11.15 Handling Fee) $52.50 ($9.10 Handling Fee)
Roberto Carlos
Saturday, September 6
: Grand Garden Arena
The King of Latin Music, Roberto Carlos, will be LIVE at MGM Grand! This is going to be one performance that you do not want to miss!
$174.50 (plus a $16.70 Handling fee) $134.50 (plus a $13.45 Handling fee) $99.50 (plus a $11.15 Handling fee)
Alejandro Fernandez
Sunday, September 14
: Grand Garden Arena
Alejandro Fernandez has sold seventeen million copies over the world, a very solid career with an impressive number of awards and recognitions like two Latin Grammys and a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Don't miss his return to MGM Grand!
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Friday, September 26
: Grand Garden Arena
International superstar, Katy Perry, will be touring in support of PRISM, which debuted at number one on The Billboard 200 and remains in the Top Ten three months after release. Join us for an unforgettable evening with special guests Tegan and Sara Live at MGM Grand!
Doors open at 6:30.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Thirteen people, eleven from Rhode Island and two children from Connecticut are being treated for rabies exposure after a family found a baby raccoon in Coventry and took it into their home.
The Department of Environmental Management found rabies in the baby raccoon which was submitted for testing on June 4, according to an news release from the DEM.
The raccoon was found May 29 on John Franklin Road, which is in a rural area of Coventry near the Scituate line. The family that found the animal brought it home, where it had contact with several adults and one minor child.
Finding rabies in wildlife is common and one of the reasons DEM prohibits people from possessing native wildlife and limits those who are authorized to rehabilitate sick or injured wildlife to those properly trained and immunized against rabies.
Anyone who may have had potential contact with a raccoon in that area should contact the RI Department of Health's Division of Infectious Diseases at (401) 222-2577 for evaluation.
Wild animals that act aggressively or are noticeably sick should be reported to the DEM Division of Law Enforcement at (401) 222-3070 or to your local animal control officer.

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I was walking to work (I have to park 4 blocks away) and passed by a small group of teenage boys sharing a pogo stick. I couldn't help but chuckle to myself because they looked way too big to be using a pogo stick. They must have noticed and got upset cause one asked 'What are you laughing at white bitch?" and another yelled 'We could rape your right now!" I didn't want to say anything since there were 4 of them and it wasn't my turf, but just then a man from the neighborhood that I've seen many times said 'you better leave her alone, she comes here to help you idiots." (I work in social service). This is the 2nd time that particular man has stood up for me and he's stood up for those I work with countless times. Why can't there be more men like him? And what makes a teenager yell to someone that he could rape them?!?
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Article Free Pass(born Jan. 6, 1928, Kohalpur, Maharashtra state, British India—died May 19, 2008, Pune, India), Indian playwright and screenwriter who wrote more than 30 full-length Marathi-language plays and numerous one-act plays, short stories, and movie scripts about controversial social themes, including violence, poverty, women's rights, and corruption. Some of Tendulkar's most famous plays include Shantata! Court Chalu Ahe (1967; "Silence! The Court Is in Session") and Sakharam Binder (1971). Ghashiram Kotwal (1972; "Ghashiram the Constable") was recognized as one of the longest-running plays in the world, with more than 6,000 performances staged internationally. Tendulkar began his career writing for newspapers and had a daily column in the Maharashtra Times. It was the play Shrimant (1956; "Affluent"), however, that made him a household name. In addition to his plays, Tendulkar wrote screenplays in both Marathi and Hindi. His script for Manthan (1976) won the National Film Award for best screenplay; for his literary accomplishments, Tendulkar received (1984) the Padma Bhushan award, one of India's highest civilian honours. In 1998 he won the lifetime contribution award from the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship. Tendulkar is the subject of the documentary Tendulkar and Violence: Today and Yesterday and a short film, Ankahin ("The Untold"), both released in 2007.
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I acquired an early appreciation for the fine arts, drawing, and painting, under the tutelage of artist parents. Early works resulted in scholarships from National Scholastics Magazine and the Croation Fraternal Union, earning a B.A. in Fine Arts and Painting from Ringling College of Art and Design. A love of the out of doors combined with painting has produced numerous awards and recognition in plein air events. My work also includes still life, figurative, and wildlife, and has been featured on apparel and print for Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited, The Billfish Foundation, Sarari Clubs International, and Gulf Coast Conservation Association.
A member of Oil Painters of America, American Women artists, American Impressionist Society, Plein Air Painters of the Southeast (PAP-SE), and a signature member of Plein Air Florida, my work has been featured in American Art Collector and American Artists Magazine, and at the Museum of Florida Art and Culture in Sebring, Florida. Juried exhibits include those of Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, and American Impressionists. I am currently represented by Coconut Grove Gallery of Fine Art, Coconut Grove, FL, and Dovetail Antiques in Cashiers, NC, and Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel by the Sea, CA. I currently teach figure drawing at RCAD and give monthly plein air workshops in oils in Sarasota, Florida.
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I am primarily a landscape artist, although I enjoy painting many different subjects including portraits and figurative, animals, still life, rural landscapes, boats, and urban scenes. I think my work differs from that of other artists because of the influence and instruction I received from my father. As a child, I loved to sit and watch him work on his illustrations, and would often pose for him. He would let me look through his art books and by the time I was a teenager, we had long discussions on art and artists. He showed me the works of master artists Degas, Lautrec, Sargent, Sorolla, and Zorn (to name a few). Frequent visits to the Art Institute provided me the opportunity to study these and other great painters. This strong foundation in drawing and painting, and exploring the works of fine art masters has been the most important element in my journey and quest to becoming a "painter of life".
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Finalist, American Impressionist Society Annual Exhibition, Indianapolis, AZ
Finalist, American Women Artists Annual Exhibition, Tubec, AZ
Impressionist Award of Excellence/Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, Evergreen, CO
Award of Distinction/Plein Air Magazine/Women Painters of the Southeast, Corse Gallery, Tallahassee, FL
Honorable Mention/Forgotten Coast Plein Air Invitaional, Quick Draw, Carrabelle, FL
1st Place, Paint the Town, Bradenton Art League, Bradenton, FL
Finalist/Merit Award, American Women Artists Annual Exhibition, Atlanta, FL
Finalist/Utrecht Award of Excellence, American Impressionist Society, Carmel, CA
Finalist, Eastern Oil Painters of American Exhibit, Cape Cod, MA
Award of Merit, Winter Park Autumn Fine Art Festival, Winter Park, FL
Finalist, Bold Brush Competition, November
Award of Merit, Paint Out In Paradise, Venice, Florida
Best of Show, Morean Art Center Paint the Town, St. Petersburg, FL
Award of Excellence, Festival of the Masters, Disney World Orlando, FL
Merit Award, Mainsail Art Festival, St. Petersburg, FL
Award of Merit, Paint the Town, St. Petersburg, Florida
Juried Exhibition, Florida Plein Air, Museum of Art & Culture, Sebring, Florida
Award of Merit, Forgotten Coast Quick Draw, Port St. Joe, Florida
Juried Plein Air Event, Florida's Forgotten Coast
Finalist, National Biennial Exhibition, Punta Gorda, FL
Finalist, The Richeson 75: Artist's Choice Competion, Kimberly, WI
Finalist, Paint America Top 50 Mini, Topeka, KS
First Place, Paint Out In Paradise, Venice, Florida
Finalist, American Women Artists National Exhibition, Palm Springs, CA
Juried Exhibition/Plein Air Paintout, Heart of Florida
2007 Artist in Residence, Le Hesperit Vineyard, Moncaret, France
Finalist, American Women Artists Annual Exhibition, Scottsdale, AZ
Finalist, Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition, Naples, FL
Finalist, Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, Fredericksburg, TX
Finalist, American Artists 70th Anniversary Competition, Oils
Second Place, Paint the Town, St. Petersburg, Florida
2006 Third Place, Paint Out in Paradise, Venice, FL
Award of Merit, Paint the Town, St. Petersburg, FL
Finalist, American Women Artists Annual Exhibition, Dallas, TX
Second Place, Paint Out in Parasise, Venice, FL
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September 10, 2011 3:00 PM BST
Emirates Stadium — London
Referee: S. Attwell
Attendance: 60087
September 10, 2011 3:00 PM BST
Emirates Stadium — London
Referee: S. Attwell
Attendance: 60087
Andrey Arshavin
Fulltime at the Emirates. Arsenal claim the win, but they were far from convincing here as Swansea were able to get at them many times. Swansea will be pleased with their performance, but would have claimed a draw if it wasn't for that horrendous mistake by Vorm.
90′ +3
Gibbs goes close as he gets past the last defenders down the left and goes for goal, but his attempt is straight at Vorm.
90′ +2
Golden chance for Swansea!! Corner from the left isn't cleared properly as Szczesny drops it, but Graham, on the swivel puts his shot overfrom 7 yards out.
90′ +1
Sinclair really could have done better there. The winger attacked down the left, beating Sagna in the process, but he delayed his cross allowing the France international to get back.
Chance for Swansea, but Dobbie's right-footed attempt from the D of the penalty area goes just wide of the Arsenal right-post. Swansea are not giving up here.
Another goal here would settle the Arsenal nerves for the final few minutes, but Swansea sense they could get one more chance yet.
Substitution Nathan Dyer L. Moore
Great stop by Vorm! Gibbs marauded down the left-flank before putting in a great cross for Chamakh, but the Dutch international 'keeper makes the save down to his left.
Good play by Swansea there as Dyer and Rangel link-up well before finding Allen in behind the defence. Allen's low cross is good, but behind his teammates in the box.
Substitution Robin van Persie Marouane Chamakh
Not even a half-chance for Swansea there as Allen tries his luck from long-range but the ball trickles into Szczesny's arms.
Yellow Card Mikel Arteta
Both sides trading possession a lot here with neither side truly in control for the last 15 minutes or so.
Substitution Joe Allen Stephen Dobbie
Substitution Emmanuel Frimpong Francis Coquelin
Nearly a good link-up there for Swansea as Dyer almost manages to get on the end of a long-ball from the defence, but he can't quite get a flick on it and Szczesny claims it.
The pace and tenacity of the match has certainly slowed in the last ten minutes with both sides looking a lot less interested forcing players forward.
Yellow Card Steven Caulker
That should've been two for Arsenal there! Sagna played in a great cross from the right, but van Persie failed to gamble on it as no one gets a touch on it.
That's not something you see everyday, a player beat Mertesacker in the air. However, Danny Graham did just that, rising higher than the German from a Dyer cross, but his header goes over.
Substitution Kemy Agustien Mark Gower
Substitution Andrey Arshavin Yossi Benayoun
Rangel should've done better there! The full-back got the benefit of a ricochet and was able to march into the box from the right, but he delayed his cross too long and Frimpong came over to make the block.
Another chance for Arsenal as Frimpong and Ramsey link up well before the Welshman looked for Van Persie on the edge of the area, but his right-footed shot was poor, high and wide.
Arshavin goes for goal from range as he shoots from about 30 yards, but it flies just over.
Yellow Card Laurent Koscielny
Great chance! Sinclair smashes his free-kick against the cross-bar! The winger was looking for the top-far corner with Szczesny scrambling for it. So unlucky.
Free-kick in a dangerous position after Sinclair was fouled and the England Under-21 internaitonal looks set to take it.
First opportunity of the second half as van Persie attempts an over-head kick from an Arshavin cross, but it goes wide.
Yellow Card Theo Walcott
Great start by Swansea here as they put Arsenal on the back foot from the off. Sinclair did well down the left, beating Sagna before cutting his pass back, but Graham can't control it and Arsenal clear.
And the second-half is back underway.
Halftime at the Emirates. Arsenal were much the better side in this opening 45, but Swansea grew into the match as it went on and played some very nice passing football towards the final 15 minutes. The Welsh side can be happy with their performance, but will be angry at the goal they conceded.
45′ +1
Walcott with a half-chance there as he goes for goal from the corner of the area, but the ball flashes across the face of goal, not needing Vorm to make a touch.
Swansea will be absolutely gutted by that goal as they had really come into the game in the last ten minutes and that will be a real sucker-punch, just before halftime too.
Goal Andrey Arshavin
GOAL!!!!! Arsenal take the lead! Walcott takes a shot but is completely sliced. Vorm collects the ball and attempts to restart the game quickly by rolling the ball to Rangel, but the right-back knew nothing about it as it bounced off his heel and allowed Arshavin to slot home into an empty net from the left-side of the box.
Corner taken short and Sinclair avoids a challenge, but his shot from a tight-angle is blocked. The ball falls to Allen, but his short is blocked also.
Decent play by Swansea there. Sinclair did well to release Taylor down the left and the full-back played in a great cross, but no one got on the end of it and Gibbs concedes a corner.
Again, Arsenal camped outside the Swansea area playing simple passes amongst themselves, but when the ball eventually finds it's way to into a dangerous position, nothing comes of the move.
Arshavin once again has shown in inconsistent nature as he does well to skip past one tackle, but then his touch is awful and allows Vorm to collect, however the 'keeper's momentum carries him, and the ball out for a corner.
Arsenal looked to catch Swansea on the counter-attack there as Ramsey started the move in his own half, but van Persie couldn't find Arshavin in the box.
Agustien goes for goal from a free-kick about 30 yards out, but his curling attempt goes just over with Szczesny confident it wasn't on target.
Yellow Card Kemy Agustien
Arsenal have done well to thwart any prospective Swansea attacks. Sinclair looked to get forward then, but he was stopped in his tracks by a combination of Mertesacker and Arteta.
Decent chance there for Frimpong. It was a clever passing move as Ramsey passed forward to Walcott who touched it back for the Ghanaian who shot first-time, but it went wide.
Arsenal slowly taking control here. The Gunners have been dominating possession around the Swansea box with everything going through Arteta and Ramsey.
Fantastic defending by Caulker! Walcott raced away from Taylor and placed a shot under the on-rushing Vorm, but Caulker charged back and poked the ball away just before it crossed the line.
Swansea are looking equal to their hosts during these early exchanges. Apart from the Ramsey chance inside the first minute, Arsenal haven't really created anything, whilst the Welsh side had a brilliant chance themselves.
Sagna whips a ball in from the right, but it takes a deflection before Walcott gets a flick on it, but Vorm flies from his line to catch it.
Big chance for Swansea there! Brilliant ball in from the right by Dyer and Graham managed to get a flick on it, beating Mertesacker to the near post, but Szczesny got down well to his left.
Free-kick in a dangerous area for Arsenal as Arteta is fouled on the edge of the box. However, the Spaniard can only find the wall from the set-piece.
Barely a minute gone and Arsenal almost take the lead. Arteta charged forward, skipping past a challenge before threading through a nice pass for Ramsey, but the Wales captain's finish wasn't great. Early intent however.
And we're underway at the Emirates!
Meanwhile, Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers will not be in charge of his side today following the death of his father.
Today's match will certainly make interesting viewing for Arsenal fans with two of the club's new signings - Per Mertesacker and Mikel Arteta - starting, whilst Park Chu-Young and Andre Santos will start on the bench.
Swansea line-up as: Vorm; Williams, Taylor, Caulker, Britton; Graham, Sinclair, Dyer, Rangel, Allen; Agustien
SUBS: Dobbie, Lita, Moore, Bessone, Tremmel, Gower, Richards
The Arsenal team for this afternoon is: Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs; Ramsey, Frimpong, Arteta; Arshavin, van Persie, Walcott
SUBS: Fabianski, Santos, Djourou, Benayoun, Chamakh, Park.
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Unfortunately, there are many folks who wish to get into ecommerce and do not have the skills to build their own. They must rely on either an OTS product or a programmer. To get up and running as quickly as possible an OTS product is the safest bet. Now I'm not saying that a programmer like one of you couldn't get someone set up quicker and with a better product. I am saying that when a business person sets out to get an ecomm solution in place they face a few daunting issues: 1) there are very few ways that they can locate someone of your skill set and 2) they have even fewer ways to determine whether or not to trust you. I've seen many business people get burned hiring a website designer/developer/programmer/guru because they didn't know the questions to ask. This is one of the primary reasons OTS packages have so much appeal - the business person can implement the darn thing themselves. It may not be the best or the fastest but it does what they want and does it for a fixed price - which translates into they know what they're getting into. I think we do these business folks a great disservice to suggest they get involved with oscommerce or other free carts and especially a roll your own solution unless they really express a desire to learn how to program. Even then my take on it is they should sit down with an experienced programmer and look over their shoulder while they build the solution. The underlying point I want to make is that we as ecommerce people wear different hats and we need to bare in mind which one we're wearing when we suggest solutions. I don't think anyone here has been out of line with their suggestions but I do think we need to establish a point of reference so that other folks that read this thread will be able to use it in order to make an informed decision for themselves.[soapbox=0] So - SE friendly URLs in a cart? If you're a programmer - choose one of the pre-existing cart scripts and edit it if you have the time and the patience to wrap your head around another programmers work. IF you don't then buy an OTS solution or hook up with a programmer you can trust. Of the existing options already offered, I'm only familiar with osCommerce and X-Cart. osCommerce is a free script that does not come ready to go with all of the bells and whistles installed. It does have a lot of power but you'll need to add the functionality you want. It does have the ability to support SE friendly URLs. X-Cart is an OTS product that comes with the SE friendly URLs already to go. For a bit of extra $$ the company will customize the cart to your needs.
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What better way to prepare for the March 16 "Cove to Clover Classic" 5k fundraiser run than by crawling in the benefit Pub Crawl in Burien on Friday, March 14?
That's right – there just isn't a better way, so be sure to mark your calendars for 5 p.m.+ on Friday, March 14 for what is sure to make a "great excuse for your poor upcoming performance on Snake Hill…"
Crawl Fee (100% goes to charity):
- $10 – Pre-register online for best price
- $15 – Night of Crawl Registration from 5-8 p.m. (at The Tin Room)
Crawlers recieve:
- Official Crawl Bib #
- Drink and food specials at official crawl stops
- Post Crawl Bash Access
- Entered in door prize drawing at the Post Crawl Bash
Keep in mind also that you need not drink alcohol at every pub – you can just ask to get your passport stamped. Also, please consider using a Designated Driver!
- Registration/packet pickup 5-8 p.m. at The Tin Room Bar (923 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien)
- Collect stickers at official stops (collect 4 to qualify for the door prize drawing)
- Enjoy crawler only, drink and food specials and entertainment
- Return to the Tin Room by 11 p.m. for door prize drawing
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WHAT: The annual Cove to Clover Pub Crawl!
WHEN: Friday, March 14, 2014, 5 p.m. + with prizes awarded at The Tin Room at 11 p.m.
WHERE: Starts & ends: The Tin Room Bar, 923 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien.
COST: $10 in advance online (covetoclover.com), $15 at the door (registration from 5-8 p.m.)
PRIZES: Door prizes will be provided by each location. Drawing for all door prizes will take place at The Tin Room at 11 p.m.
- Tin Room (sponsor)
- 913 (sponsor)
- The Mark (sponsor)
- Black Zia Cantina
- Mick Kelly's
- Elliott Bay Brewery
- Bison Creek Pizza
- Hobnobber
- Elmer's Pub
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The Des Moines financial malaise appears to be nearing an end with approval of the first phase of the city's business park master plan and developers nearing actual construction of upwards of nearly 160 housing units.
City Manager Tony Piasecki says "some real interesting things are going on" on older potential developments that have been on hold during the financial crisis but now are coming back to life.
"The … big and exciting" development is at the Des Moines Business Park by Panattoni, a California based private real estate company that will develop the 87-acre Des Moines Creek Business Park.
Three housing subdivision plans, sidetracked by the financial crash of 2008, have been brought back to life by developers, yielded the real chance that housing units could be built by summer of 2015.
Piasecki says about adding up those projects means "next summer there (could be) 160 building lots that are eligible to have homes built on them as fast as the developers want to build them."
"That is a huge deal for the City of Des Moines. We haven't had that amount of single-family homes building activity in any single year that I can remember. It brings population, it brings customers for our businesses in town "
Business Park development
The $125 million project could create 1,000 jobs, which Des Moines Mayor Dave Kaplan told the Puget Sound Business Journal could be "the most important single economic development project in the city's 55-year history."
Piasecki said the City Council two weeks ago approved Panattoni's master plan for the first two phases of the business park, which is the northern 75 percent of the 89-acre site across the street from the city post office.
The first phases will include 1.2 million square feet in five buildings to include light manufacturing, office, research and development spaces.
The southern one-third of the property has not been master planned yet, he says.
"What we are hoping to see in there is higher intensity, higher value-added retail type shops – big box stores like Target, Costco, even Wal-Mart – those type of businesses that do $30 million worth of sales every year."
A project downtown, by JC Marble, at 25447 Pacific Highway, will see construction of a 9,940 square foot warehouse building addition to an existing retail space.
Another downtown project is the Kato-Ochi, a mixed-use development at 22222 Seventh Avenue South, which will consist of a living unit and a shop to build and repair ukuleles, he says.
Subdivisions resuscitated
Plans for housing developments, lefts hanging for over six years are springing back to life. Piasecki said developments that were approved by Des Moines several years ago and "that basically died on the vine when the economy went sour in 2008."
Many projects proposed in that time period went into bankruptcy or into bank receivership. Now there are developers willing to take up the projects "and do those subdivisions,"
Piasecki says there are signs the building industry is coming back to life in Des Moines. Homes being built at a nice, steady clip is "very indicative of the housing industry growth in the Puget Sound region."
One project plan dates from April of 2006 and is known as Landmarque. It is a 67-lot plat at 262nd and Pacific Highway South. Now plat improvements are complete and the city has approved permits for 36 homes.
Until the Washington Legislature changed the law, Piasecki says a developer had "five or six years" to do preliminary work then actually do construction. Beyond that time, if nothing were done, the property would revert back to pre-permit status and would have to be reapproved by the city for any development. The Legislature extended the development time so he Des Moines projects retained their original city approvals, he says.
Another of those stalled projects is a 67-home development called Blueberry Lane, at 19659 Des Moines Memorial Drive.
Still another is Highline View Estates, a 21-lot development at South 240th Street originally begun in 2006 and the applicant is "looking to reactivate the project" which received preliminary plat approval back in July 2008. Preparations on this project is likely for this summer, the city manager says, with actual construction of homes possible in 2015.
Pacific Heights, at 1500 South 279th Place, dates from June 2011. The city has conditionally approved the project pending a right of way permit from the Army Corps of Engineer to fill certain wetland areas and Piasecki says the project applicant contacted the city in December to discuss the restarting the project. It was approved as a "planned unit development" which allows the developer to deviate from the approved subdivision requirements "as long as the city council judges those deviations will result in a better project."
The developer is looking at a 77-lot subdivision with some slightly smaller lots around the wetland on the property and work is expected this spring or summer, he says.
'Eyes perk up'
When Piasecki looks at the numbers for building permits, he also refers to the previous year and says 2013 shows a similar seasonal variance with lower numbers in the winter months and higher numbers in the summer.
"But the 101 for January this year makes me perk my eyes up a little bit (because) that is indicative of a trend we are seeing of more building coming on line – more people wanting to do things in the community."
He points to 101 mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits were issued this January but building permits issues were down a bit from the previous year (17 in 2014 vs. 28 in 2013), but building permits were way up during last summer over 2012.
The way the progression works is that first the building permits are obtained, then a developer or homebuilder goes after the mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits.
"I am not surprised that with building permits up last year that mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits are starting to go up in 2014.
Piasecki says the economy of the city is "very definitely" improving.
A further indicator was that building inspections during January were way up over the previous year (398 in 2014 vs. 89 the previous year).
"That means people are doing their thing and we are going out there to make sure they are doing it right. I am very encouraged by those numbers."
Another indicator of the fact that construction is resuming in the city is the increased use of a private company the city uses when it cannot do all of the building inspections in a reasonable time.
"We have been making more and more use of them over the last few months," he says.
Some larger projects are underway, including the Artemis Hotel on Pacific Highway, which is now about one-quarter completed. The contractor is pouring the footings for the first two floors, which will be cement construction and the higher floors wood framed, which has not yet been permitted by the city.
SeaMar Medical Office Building and Family Housing Project, 24215 Pacific Highway, is a large-scale multi-building project was submitted for plan review in January 2013. The medical office building will be a 16,340 square foot steel and concrete building. The family housing building will be a 43,064 square foot wood framed structure. Construction on the site and utility work for this project began in September and, weather permitting, "construction should go pretty quick," Piasecki says.
SeaMac Expansion Project, 25619 Pacific Highway S: The Mack Truck Service Center is under a new ownership and is expanding, plus adding some auto dealerships. A permit to expand the building by 9,700 square feet was issued last July. The site and groundwork for the project is well underway, with the structural steel frame of the building now almost complete. The business, he says, is "doing very well."
We Need You, at Sports Night!
Here's your opportunity to make a difference and have a night out. The Des Moines Legacy Foundation will be hosting the annual Sports Night Dinner and Auction event on Friday, March 21 to raise money for scholarships for youth to participate in character building recreation programs.
This year, wear your school colors OR ride the Super Bowl win and pump it up from 12 to 13 for kids with your Hawks gear! No matter what you choose, this night will be one for the record books including:
- Silent and Live Auction with Auctioneer Stephen Kilbreath
- Delicious Gourmet Dinner by Café Pacific Catering
- Beer by Georgetown Brewing / Wine by 909 Coffee & Wine
- 21 for Fun Casino Games
- 50/50 Raffle (can be purchased now at Des Moines Field House)
Amazing Auction Items Include:
- 2 Round-trip airfare tickets for Alaska Air
- 7 Night stay at Torres Mazatlan
- Autographed Justin Smoak Baseball
- Stampin' Up scrapbook supplies
- Tours NW Seattle City Tour
- MANY more great items!
By attending this event, you will play an important role in affording Des Moines area kids the chance to participate in programs such as t-ball, soccer, martial arts, Camp & Club KHAOS – helping children learn new skills, extending learning beyond the classroom while also addressing the social, emotional, and physical needs of our youth. Through scholarship money raised at Sports Night, you can help us offer fee reductions to those in need.
Event Details:
WHEN: Friday, March 21 at 6pm
WHERE: Des Moines Field House
COST: $50/pp or $375 for a table
Reserve your spot by registering at 206-870-6527 or stop by the Field House.
It was a morning of much to do. Contemplating the shape of my day with a sense of urgency and intention was happening. I had a long list of stuff I wanted to get done. Successfully completing these tasks was going to require some planning. And that's what I was doing when my daughter woke up.
She stood at the banister at the top of the stairs and with her sleepy eyes and sleepy voice, hoarsely whispered, "French toast". I knew what this meant. Each night, while I tuck her into bed, she details her/my breakfast plans. She is a planner. She gets this from her mother. I take no credit or blame for this. I can plan when I need to, but it does not come naturally.
Hearing my girl's reminder of my breakfast duties, I began trying to get out of it. "How about a bowl of cereal?" I responded hopefully. I really did not feel like cooking. "Nope", came the predictable reply. "How about some toast?" thinking toast from a toaster, easy to do. She said "Yes, toast, dipped in egg with some cinnamon and vanilla, fried in a pan." She then turned her back and walked away. I could tell by her wiggly ears that she was smiling and proud of her wit at this early hour. Crap. I was doomed to follow through on my obligation.
Each night, in my desperation to get her in bed and out of what's left of my hair, I make promises that I hope I may not have to fulfill. This doesn't work very often. Nonetheless, I try. I tell her what she wants to hear, hope for the best and deal with the consequences later. Later has come. I cease serving myself and get up to do my duty.
While preparing the French toast that I didn't want to make, I took great care in making it good. Perfectly browned with the proper ratio of cinnamon and vanilla, I plated it and topped it with some boysenberry syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. If I had to make it, I did not want to hear any complaints about it, so I did what I had to do.
Mid-way through my breakfast making operation, still annoyed and distracted by my own obligations, I recognized that making French toast when I didn't want to was pretty representative of many things in life. We are often faced with responsibilities and duties that we don't want to do, but must. Life is filled with jobs that simply need to get done. And someone has to do them. And we all do.
The lists change and inspiration is fickle, but duties remain. It is in the diligent, sometimes frustrating and annoying follow-through that stuff happens. This stuff matters. Our word matters. Doing what we say matters. Always, this is true. It is not easy, but it is true.
So, on a day when making French toast was near the bottom of my list of things I wanted to do, I did it. And while the pan was still hot, I made my wife some steak and eggs, too. I figured I might need some wife credits for stuff I was planning on NOT doing for her that she wanted me to. Hey, sometimes not doing stuff is important, too…
[EDITOR'S NOTE:"Feel Good Friday" is a regular column written by Des Moines resident Dave Markwell, who just published his first book called "A Feel Good Life" (buy it on Amazon here). Dave also extols to all neighbors: "Enjoy where we live. Put your feet on the pavement and truly feel how great it is to live here!" Also, you can "friend" Dave on Facebook here. Or work out with him at his exercise company Waterland CrossFit!]
WLB Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest's Open House – set for this Sunday, March 9 – is a Redondo Beach home with a 180-degree view from 3 decks, one of which is off the master bedroom!
Enjoy the master bedroom suite with a huge walk-in closet, beautiful built-in and five piece master bath with garden jetted tub.
The gourmet kitchen enjoys sweeping views with beautiful granite counters & gleaming hardwood floors.
You will love the built-ins in family room for all of your audio/video.
New windows, H2o tank, led lights, motion lights & security system.
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WHAT: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Open House.
WHEN: Sunday, March 9, 1 – 4 p.m.
WHERE: 28454 Sound View Drive S., Des Moines, WA 98198
- List Price: $649,950
- MLS Number: 599344
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.75
- Year Built: 1988
- Approximate House SqFt: 2,900
Site Features:
- Wet Bar
- Bath Off Master
- Dble Pane/Strm Windw
- Dining Room
- Hot Tub/Spa
- Jetted/Soaking Tub
- Security System
- Skylights
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Pantry
- Walk-in Closet
- Cable TV
- Deck
- Gas Available
- High Speed Internet
- Patio
Marketing remarks:
Redondo Beach View Home.
Enjoy your 180-degree view from 3 decks, 1 of which is off the master bedroom.
Enjoy the master bedroom suite w/ huge walk-in closet, beautiful built-in & 5 piece master bath w/garden jetted tub.
The gourmet kitchen enjoys sweeping views with beautiful granite counters & gleaming hardwood floors.
You will love the built-ins in family room for all of your audio/video.
New windows, H2o tank, led lights, motion lights & security system.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing.
Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses.
A Recycling Collection Event is coming to the Des Moines Marina on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Here's a poster with more details (click image to view larger version):
The City of Des Moines will host an Open House to discuss the Pacific Highway South Subarea Planning process on Wednesday, March 26.
The open house will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. at Highline Community College, Building 2, 2400 South 240th Street in Des Moines.
At the open house interested parties can:
- Discuss a potential mixed use/employment center around South 240th Street and Pacific Highway South;
- Learn about the planning process; and
- Provide feedback on future land use, zoning, development opportunities and housing choices.
For more information contact Nikole Coleman-Porter at firstname.lastname@example.com or (206) 870-6551 or visit www.desmoineswa.gov.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Waterland Blog nor its staff:]
Why should you come to the Des Moines Elementary Spring Auction on April 26, 2014 and become a steward for local, public education??
On a recent field trip to the Seattle Children's Museum, a kindergartener stared out the bus window, with his mouth hanging open. When asked what he was looking at he replied, "I've never been to the city. It's all so BIG!"
Another 6th grader, after returning to school from Camp Waskowitz, proudly tells us that she can finally say that she's been camping! She tells us that she has never been to the woods before, let alone on a hike.
A few weeks ago, Taproot Theatre Company came to the school and performed a play on bullying. The kids all laughed and thought carefully about the play's message on recognizing, refusing and reporting bullying.
The stories of how our school makes a difference in the lives of children are too many to tell. These stories, often, are very different from what a traditional school experience used to look and feel like. Luckily for the children at Des Moines Elementary, we believe, that difference is oftentimes, for the better. Better, because of the supportive city where we all reside and the community and staff present at Des Moines Elementary ever day.
Des Moines Elementary not only strives to provide each of its students with a quality education, it strives to provide them with important social, athletic and artistic experiences that will, hopefully, result in a well rounded and happy childhood.
Field trips, scholarships for camp and money for assemblies are just a handful of the ways the additional financial support generated by our school auction makes a difference.
Teacher's budgets are continually cut and the demands in their classroom constantly increase. Teachers struggle to provide their students with access to art supplies, classroom libraries, afternoon snacks and so much more. Too often, the money to pay for these things comes directly from our teacher's paychecks. With money raised by our auction, we provide every staff member with a $200 stipend at the beginning of the school year, to help shoulder some of their out-of-pocket expenses. Additional support throughout the school year is also available and has provided Music and PE equipment, online educational resources, reading supports, magazines, recess equipment and so much more.
We are also able to provide 14, tuition free, after school clubs for the students here. Clubs like Cross Country, Jumprope and Cross Country JR ensure that kids, whose parents can't afford (or, provide transportation to) costly sports teams, are able to participate in healthy and rigorous activity. Clubs like Theatre Club and Rock Band Club help children who may not ever experience the fine arts, experience them and participate in them. Other clubs such as our Robotics, Reading, Spanish and Science Fair Club, provide kids access to educational material that allows them to apply all they have learned during the school day and develop and explore that learning even more.
In order to continue to support the students and teachers as we have in the past, we need additional financial support from you; our neighbors and friends.
Public school is, for many, the great equalizer. It is a safe place that provides children, from all types of financial backgrounds, with an education and a dependable, supportive environment. This environment guarantees that the children at Des Moines Elementary have the chance, at least, to learn and grow so that one day; the will become vital adult members in our wonderful Waterland Community.
Please help these children become just that by joining us this April 26th at the Landmark Event Center here in Des Moines and attend our Spring Auction. Tickets are on sale now for just $50 and can be purchased by visiting our school office or by contacting firstname.lastname@example.com.
We believe, that is, you and I, that education is not an expense. We believe it is an investment.
- Lyndon B. Johnson
Gratefully yours,
Julie McCullough & Abby Wammer
(Des Moines Elementary Auction 2014 Co-Chairs)
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The SW King Coalition Against Trafficking (SWKCAT) – a local group aimed at stopping sex trafficking in our area – announced this week that they will be rolling out a new educational program called 'Deceptions.'
Carri Litowitz and Candace Nault recently met with Highline School Administrator Carla Jackson and about 20 others in the district to show them the program. 'Deceptions' was made by Jim Grenfell (Aware Inc), and is a three day, one hour a day, interactive program on the grooming process that is used by pimps to lure kids into the commercial sex trade. It is based on "Melissa's" story told by her in her own words. Highline Administration has approved the program to be presented in the schools.
Federal Way Coalition (FWCAT) has trained 5000 kids in the last two years on the Deceptions program, with three schools on the waiting list.
If you are interested in becoming a presenter in the schools, there will be a training March 29 in Seattle; the cost is $150 which includes the program material, contact Carri at email@example.com.
"If this does not interest you, join us at our next meeting for other opportunities, we are joining with Highline College for several awareness events this spring!" Carri said.
The coalition encompasses Des Moines, Normandy Park, Burien, West Seattle and SeaTac.
"We are working on stopping sex trafficking in our cities," Carri added. "Every police department in these cities have an officer or two as members of the coalition! We have meetings the first Monday of the month at Wesley Terrace on 216th street (the one at the traffic light)."
Watch for dates and times in the blog or on their Facebook page here.
On Thursday (Feb. 27), a man – wearing women's clothing – was arrested in the women's restroom of the Des Moines Library (located at 21620 11th Ave S.) for Voyeurism with a cell phone camera.
Des Moines Police say they received a 911 call from a patron at the library, who had been in the women's restroom and noticed a cell phone camera lens pointed into the restroom stall she was in. The phone was in the stall next to her and was aimed so that it was looking between the gap in the back wall of the restroom and the partition separating the two restroom stalls. She swatted at the phone and left the restroom where she contacted a library employee and called 911. While the patron was on the phone, the suspect came out of the restroom. He was wearing women's clothing and carrying a black "messenger type" bag. He fled on foot, headed towards South 216th Street.
When Des Moines officers arrived in the area they contacted two local residents who told the officers they had seen a male running, stop, take off a skirt and put it into a black bag and continue running in a westerly direction. Officers checking the area were able to locate the subject hiding under a travel trailer that was parked at a home in the 700 block of South 216th Street. The suspect was positively identified by the victim at the library as well as two witnesses.
A cell phone was recovered at the arrest scene but the black "messenger type" bag has not been located. Detectives will seek a search warrant to examine the any data contained on the cell phone.
The Des Moines Police Department is looking into two similar incidents that occurred at the same library in the past two years. We will also share the information regarding our arrest with other law enforcement agencies to see if our suspect has been involved in similar crimes in the region.
The suspect is a 40 year old Hispanic male. He provided a Seattle address. The suspect was booked at SCORE and has been transferred to the King County Jail in Seattle.
A Facebook post included this pic and description:
I am posting something that is VERY disturbing, but I am doing it so that all of you can be aware, and talk to your kids about what is going on in this world. While at the Des Moines Library today with Jace, I went in to the bathroom stall to use the restroom. I felt that something was not right and before I left I looked around. A disgusting man was in the next stall over with his phone thought the crack next to the wall, video taping everyone that came in. This is the contraption he had made to sit his phone on, who knows how long he's been doing it. Fortunately, I acted fast, smacked the phone and ran for help. He was caught, and his phone is in police possession. I know of many kids who hang out here daily after school without parent supervision. People can hang out in these bathrooms without faculty even knowing they are there. Please pass this message along!!!!!
Last night, I had to make a drive that I did not want to make. Following another long day in an already long week, I was required to travel for three hours delivering my daughter to my lovely mother's home. I had to do this when all I really wanted to do was sit on my couch. I was less than thrilled.
During our trip, my little girl was happy. She loves her grandma. She especially loves when her brother is not there. She receives my mom's undivided attention and the doting and baking and loving suits her well. So, she was in a good mood and her joy pleases me.
On my solo return trip, following a brief chat and a hug from my mom, I traveled lightly. The traffic was light and so was my mood. I love road trips. I nestled into my seat and listened to whatever music I wanted. It was an unexpected, but welcome relief from my week's worries. I like it when this happens.
As my thoughts meandered through my wandering mind, I felt the clouds lift. Too often it seems, we tend to mire ourselves in the thick mud of life's challenges. The boiling cauldron of our problems seems to require constant stirring. And stir we do. We give vast amounts of attention to what is "wrong" with life.
On rare and precious occasions, in the steamy vapor of our boiling pot of problems, we smell what's working and what's right with our world. This is nice. In the midst of life's challenges lies some gold. Always, the gold is there. We spend too much effort and attention stirring our problems and overlook the gold in the pot. Sometimes, to see it, we simply need to avoid focusing on the negative stuff.
On a lonely stretch of highway, with bare pavement and shadows of moonlight through the trees, the radio gods delivered a gift. It came in the form of the Eagles' song "Wasted Time." I love this song. One line is especially potent to me. As I sang, loudly, with no one in my truck to complain about it, I waited for some of my favorite song lyrics: "…sometimes to keep it together…you've got to leave it alone…"
I love these words. On this day, on this road, they were perfect. As I set my wooden spoon on the counter and stopped stirring my problems, I saw the smiles of my friends and family. I saw the good things I already have. I saw the soft moments when life is right. And I have plenty.
When we take a break, take a breath or sometimes take a drink, the problems fade away into their proper place. When we "leave it alone", stop stirring and listen to the heart beat of our lives. We often find that it beats powerfully with feelings of peace and love and joy. These feelings sometimes hide in the bottom of the pan, but are always accessible, if we seek them and when we need them.
Arriving back home, with a tired mind and a happy heart, I finally made it to my couch. My problems lay on the highway's shoulder, replaced by fond memories and hopeful dreams. These things are much more fun to think about. I think I'm gonna leave the other stuff alone for a little while…
[EDITOR'S NOTE:"Feel Good Friday" is a regular column written by Des Moines resident Dave Markwell, who just published his first book called "A Feel Good Life" (buy it on Amazon here). Dave also extols to all neighbors: "Enjoy where we live. Put your feet on the pavement and truly feel how great it is to live here!" Also, you can "friend" Dave on Facebook here. Or work out with him at his exercise company Waterland CrossFit!]
Breeders Theater is back with a new show for spring – 'Tolstory' – written by T.M. Sell with music by Nancy Warren.
Tolstory is a little bit Tolstoy and a tiny bit Toy Story, as four Russian nesting dolls narrate the life of Katarina Karenin, your typical Russian infant/teen/young woman/older woman.
Tolstory is directed by Teresa Widner Hicks, and features the talents of Deena Chapman, Terri Fincham Conner, Laura Smith, and Erika Zabelle.
The show runs April 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and April 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. at the Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium, 22030 Cliff Ave. S. Des Moines.
Tickets are $20 and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com, and through the City of Des Moines at the Des Moines Field House Recreation Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1000 S. 220th Street).
Credit card purchases may be made by phone by calling the city Parks and Recreation Department at 206-870-6527, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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This is truly like waterfront living, but without the high cost.
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Short walk to Salty's, fishing pier, boat launch, and other beach.
Don't miss the artists studio!
Here are some pics (click images to see larger versions/slideshow):
Here are the details:
WHAT: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Open House.
WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 1 – 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 2, 1 – 5 p.m.
WHERE: 28768 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines, WA 98198
- List Price: $389,000
- MLS Number: 594453
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Year Built: 1922
- Approximate House SqFt: 1,100
- Lot SqFt: 4,046
Site Features:
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- Fenced-Partially
- Gas Available
- Outbuildings
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On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS), the official tourism organization for the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines, opened a new Visitor Center in Westfield Southcenter, which will be able to assist and influence more travelers in the Seattle Southside region.
Complimentary Visitor Center services include restaurant recommendations; hotel reservation assistance and referrals; directions; brochures; maps and sightseeing guides; transportation guidance; advice on museums and entertainment – and details on how to get tickets; tour bookings; tips, suggestions and advice on area attractions and ticket information; and expert knowledge on local events, sports, festivals and activities.
Photo Credit: ELITECollective
Seattle Soutside also reports that 2013 travel impact numbers are increasingly positive, with tourist spending hitting a record $659.2 million in 2013:
The annual study compiled by research firm Dean Runyan Associates shows the best year on record for visitor spending, local and state tax receipts and tourism employment. Travel spending increased 5 percent from 2012 to 2013, marking the third consecutive year of strong growth in the Seattle Southside travel industry.
"It's extremely encouraging to see solid growth in the travel industry in Seattle Southside, despite the Washington State Tourism Office closing in 2011," said Katherine Kertzman, executive director of Seattle Southside Visitor Services. "We're now at pre-recessionary levels and expect to see continued growth thanks to the incredible partnerships that have been established in the Southside."
With 5,320 people employed by the tourism industry in Seattle Southside and $31.3 million generated in local tax receipts, this report shows how the travel industry is a key contributor to the economic well-being of the Seattle Southside region. As the fourth-largest industry in Washington State, tourism supports small businesses, strengthens local economies, creates jobs and brings in additional tax revenues.
The full Dean Runyan Travel Impacts report is available here (PDF file).
Highlights from the report include:
- Travel spending in Seattle Southside increased by 5 percent from 2012 to 2013 (preliminary).
- Earnings, employment and travel-generated tax receipts have also continued to increase.
- The overall trend in visitor volume corresponds to the trends in travel spending.
- Lodging sales have recovered to pre-recessionary levels.
- Almost three-quarters of all visitor nights in Seattle Southside are attributable to hotel/motel stays. This percentage is much greater than for King County and Washington state.
- Visitor air arrivals (domestic only) to SeaTac airport have also increased for the fourth year in a row.
- Day travel represents less than five percent of all visitor spending in the Seattle Southside.
For additional information about the Seattle Southside Visitor Services, please call 877-885-9452 or visit www.seattlesouthside.com.
About Seattle Southside Visitor Services
Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS) is the leading tourism and marketing organization in South King County. The program offered jointly by the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, and Des Moines, is responsible for competitively marketing the area as an ideal travel destination for tourists who wish to explore Western Washington. For more information, please visit www.seattlesouthside.com.
Story & Photos courtesy Highline Public Schools
This month, Des Moines Rotarians visited every Highline elementary school in their city and came bearing gifts: a beautifully illustrated children's dictionary for each third grader.
The children gasped with delight when they were told the dictionaries are for them to keep and take home with them.
The Rotary Club of Des Moines has been distributing dictionaries to third-grade students for over a decade at North Hill, Midway, Parkside, and Des Moines Elementary Schools, as well as Woodmont Elementary in the Federal Way School District.
"At one school, I asked how many students had an older sibling who had received a dictionary from Rotary," said Rotarian Brian Snure. "Nearly every hand went up."
The dictionary project is just one way the club supports Highline students. It also provides musical instruments to low-income children through Highline Music4Life, funds a yearly college scholarship for a Mount Rainer High School student, supports sports participation fees and other projects through the Highline Schools Foundation, and contributes funds for special field trips and opportunities.
The Des Moines Rotary raises most of the funds for these projects at the Poverty Bay Wine Festival, happening this weekend at the historic Landmark Event Center.
On Tuesday (Feb. 25), Yichun Xu changed his plea to 'Guilty' to charges of vehicular homicide, as well as three counts of reckless endangerment for a Nov. 10, 2012 collision in Des Moines that killed Brenda Gomez-Zapata, 25, and injured three others.
Xu, 19 at the time, drove his newly-purchased Mercedes-Benz through a stop sign on 20th Ave S. at S. 240th Street at a high rate of speed and collided with a car driven by Gomez, who died from her injuries on Nov. 19, 2012.
He faces 15 months in prison when he is sentenced March 7.
He was released from jail last March after his mother paid his $2 million bail, and recently turned himself in to police.
Xu, from China, had been in the U.S. for two months at the time of the collision.
The collision seriously injured three family members who were passengers in Gomez's car. Passengers in the defendant's car received minor injuries.
Read our previous coverage here.


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