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Fall Game Day
The Presbyterian Women of Topsail Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring their Fall Game Day on Sept. 30 in the church Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite board or card game. Tickets are $12, and a light lunch is included. This is a fundraiser for church mission projects. Call the church at 910-270-2312 for ticket information.
Historical Society
The Historical Society of Topsail Island will meet at the Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd., in Topsail Beach, on Sept.11 at 11:30 a.m. for its monthly luncheon and lecture. The speaker will be Dr. David La Vere from the history department at UNCW. His topic will be the Tuscarora War, which took place in North Carolina from 1711 to 1714. This little-know conflict had a major impact on the settlement and culture of the region. For reservations, contact Susie Braun at 973-518-2425 or email@example.com.
Gospel quartet
The Driven Quartet from Charlotte will be appearing at Providence Baptist Church in Holly Ridge at 7 p.m. August 31. Free, but a love offering will be taken. Providence Baptist is located just off U.S. 17 at 406 E. Ocean St. in Holly Ridge. For information, call 910-329-6051.
Wine & Dine benefit
The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead is hosting Wine & Dine Sept. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hampstead Women's Club,
14435 US Hwy 17 in Hampstead to raise money for the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. cost is $22, and meals will be prepared by Englese's Restaurant and Pizzeria, The Sawmill Restaurant, Jebby's on 17, Sushi X and Hampstead Bagle Bakery.
Benefit concert
The Town of Surf City Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with The A'Bout Time Band will host a free concert Aug. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Soundside Park. Local merchants have donated items that will be raffled or sold in a silent auction to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Historical talk
Historian Baylus C. Brooks will give a talk titled the "Historical Assassination of George Burrington: First Royal Governor of North Carolina" on Aug. 28 at Pender County Public Library in Burgaw. The 45-minute program will be held at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room at 103 S. Cowan St. The program is free to the public with financial support from the Friends of Pender County Library. For more information, call 910-259-1234 during business hours.
The Town of Surf City will celebrate the end of summer with the Roberts Band at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dusk at Soundside Park on Aug. 29. Concessions will be offered by Surf City Fire Department and Auxiliary as a fundraiser.
Parking lot sale
Faith Harbor United Methodist Church and The Thrift Store will sponsor a parking lot sale and barbecue dinner (eat in or take-out) on Aug. 30. The sale begins at 7:30 a.m. Dinners, which are $7.50 per plate and include barbecue, potato salad, coleslaw and roll, will be offered at 10 a.m. The United Methodist Youth Group will also be having a car wash fundraiser from 10 to noon to off-set expenses for annual mission trip. The church is located at 14201 N.C. 50 in Surf City. For more information, call 910-328-4422.
Weed management class
Pender Extension Master Gardener volunteer David Hull will lead a weed identification class on Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Pender County Library, Hampstead Branch, 75 Library Drive.
The seminar will introduce the home gardener to accurate weed identification, an important part of an integrated weed management program. Learn the difference between annual, biennial and perennial weeds, as well as characteristics of grasses and broadleaves. Prevention, mechanical and chemical methods of weed management will be covered in Part II of this series on Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. No registration is required.
'Zone 8 Garden by the Month' gardening planners will be available to purchase for $9.
For more information, call 910-259-1235.
Ribbon cutting
The Surf City Food Lion is having a grand reopening on Sept. 20 at 8 a.m. Capt. Chris Medlin will be serving as the ribbon cutter.
Spaghetti dinner
The VFW Post 9983 ladies auxiliary is hosting all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs fundraiser on Sept. 27 at the post. Dinner includes salad, bread, coffee and tea will be served between 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets are a $7 donation and are available at the post or from any auxiliary member.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a non-profit service organization for men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States in combat areas. VFW Post 9983 is located at 188 Hines Stump Sound Church Road, one mile north of Holly Ridge at the flags. The canteen is open from 3 to 8 p.m. daily with extended hours for special events. The hall is available for rental and catering is available, special consideration for nonprofits needing meeting space. The post is located at 188 Hines Stump Sound Church Road in Holly Ridge, one mile north of Holly Ridge on U.S. 17 and can be reached at 910-329-1881.
Adult co-ed softball
Holly Ridge is hosting fall adult co-ed softball this starting in September.
There will be a minimum of eight games, plus tournament, at Holly Ridge Softball Field at Holly Ridge Park.
Cost is $400 per Team
For more information, email email@example.com. Register Online atTownofHollyRidge.net/athletics.
The Browns in Concert
Topsail Sound RV Park, 734 Morris Landing Road in Holly Ridge, is hosting "The Browns in Concert" on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. The free concert is open to the public and will be held under the pavilion rain or shine. A love offering will be taken during the concert.
For more information, call 910-329-0500.
The Dixie Swim Club
Tania Gonzalez brings The Dixie Swim Club, a Jones, Hope, Wooten production, to the Sneads Ferry Community Theatre stage. Five college swim teammates meet one long weekend every August in the same beach cottage at North Carolina's Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other's lives. The show focuses on four of those weekends, spanning a period of 33 years. Show Dates are Sept. 5-7 and 12-14 with an 8 p.m. curtain on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sunday matinees. Wine and cheese receptions will be held Sept. 5 and 12 at 7:15 p.m.
The theater is located inside the Sneads Ferry Community Center at 126 Park Lane.
Tickets are available at the door and are $10 for adults and $5 for students any age with ID. To make reservations for parties of 10 or more, call the box office at 910-327-2798. For more information, visit sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com.
Golf tournament
The Topsail Island Association of Realtors is teeing up for its third annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Homes4NC. The tournament will be held Sept. 10 at North Shore Country Club. Tee time is 9 a.m. Fees are $75 per player or $300 per team. For more information, to register or to help sponsor the event, call 910-329-1406.
Golf tournament
Old Point Country Club will host a Patriot Day Golf Tournament to help support the Folds of Honor Foundation.
The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. on Sept. 1 at the country club. Entry fees are $42. There will also be a putting contest from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the same day, as well as a golf bag raffle. A portion of the proceeds go to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of service members killed or disabled. For more information or to register, call 910-270-2403.
Craft market
It's your last chance to 'Come Pillage in the Village.' Topsail Island's original craft market ends its season with a final day of sales Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 802 S. Anderson Blvd. in Topsail Beach. There are more than 20 vendors selling one-of-a-kind works of art and craft items each week at the market.
For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit Facebook.com/topsailcrafts.
Fall Plant Sale
The Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association is having a fall plant sale Sept. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. and Sept. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Hampstead United Methodist Church, 15395 Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.
There will be an ample selection of deer resistant, salt tolerant, pollinator species, shrubs, Japanese maples and "homegrown" favorites by the Pender County Master Gardeners on hand, and a variety of bulbs for fall planting may be ordered as well.
The "Ask a Master Gardener" tent will be staffed with Master Gardeners to answer questions. Proceeds fund the program's school outreach in Pender County schools, Speaker's Bureau, Ask a Master Gardener booths and various community workshops.
For more information, call 910-259-1238.
Friends of the Library
New members are sought for The Hampstead Branch Friends of the Library Board. All are welcome; however, the nonprofit is particularly interested in those with experience or interest in social media. The board meets on the first Friday of the month from September through June. Its main purpose is to raise funds to support the Topsail Township Library and to be a program resource. For more information, stop by the Hampstead Branch.
Pender County Open Golf Tournament
Olde Point Golf and Country Club in Hampstead is hosting the inaugural Pender County Open Golf Tournament on Sept. 20. The event is open to all legal residents from Pender, Onslow or New Hanover counties. You must have a GHIN handicap, or a verifiable handicap from another recognized handicapping service. USGA rules will govern play. The Pender County Champion title will be awarded to the player with the lowest gross score in three divisions: Men, Women and Senior (65+ yrs). Low net prizes in each division will also be awarded. Applications are available in the Pro Shop and at other locations in the community. For more information, visit oldepointgolf.com or call 910-270-2403. All proceeds will be donated to the N.C. Spot Festival for distribution to Hampstead area schools and the volunteer fire department.
Rice Festival
Palnning is underway for the first North Carolina Rice Festival to celebrate the region's rice growing history with presenting sponsor the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. The festival will be held at The Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville, 580 River Road, on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a rice cooking contest, arts and crafts, commercial vendors, children's entertainment zone, youth art contest and an adult beverage tent. Entertainment includes the Imitations playing a variety of beach, soul and rock & roll from 1 5 p.m. Sept. 20 and the Unknown Tongues Cajun Zydeco Music on Sept. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Entry fee is $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Coolers are not permitted.
For more information, call 910-795-0292 or 843-902-6532; visit ncricefestival.com; or email email@example.com.
Holly Ridge Sampler
Do you have a business, craft, product or service that you would like your community to see, taste, experience, sample and/or buy? The Holly Ridge Sampler will be held at the Holly Ridge Fire Department on U.S. 17 on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be no charge to vendors, but participants are asked to make a donation to the fire department. All donations will be used toward the purchase of a new sign. Email your name, contact number and business/product you would like to showcase to email@example.com by Sept. 10. For more information, visit thehollyridgesampl.wix.com/sampler.
Sunrise, moonrise yoga
Surf City Parks and Recreation is offering Sunrise Yoga classes on Wednesdays. Meet at the Roland Avenue Beach Access at 6 a.m. Call 910-328-4887 the day before a class to make sure the minimum number will be there. A rotating group of yoga instructors teach, and the cost is $10.
Half marathon
The Two Town Half Marathon is set to make its debut on Oct. 11. The point-to-point race takes place on a newly certified flat course in both Surf City and Topsail Beach.
The event begins at the new Topsail Beach Town Center and will be completed at Soundside Park in Surf City where a post-race celebration party will take place.
Registration is available through townofsurfcity.com and will remain open until Sept. 30. Proceeds will benefit the Pretty in Pink Foundation, prettyinpinkfoundation.org. The Pretty In Pink Foundation provides financial assistance and support to underinsured and uninsured North Carolinians with breast cancer.
Both Surf City and Topsail Beach are cooperating on this fall racing venture with Brunswick Timing. The cost is $50, and all participants will receive a collector's T-shirt, finisher medals and other goodies.
Volunteers for the event will receive a special shirt and pre-race training. For more information or to volunteer, call Surf City Community Center at 910-328-4887 or go to the race website link attownofsurfcity.com.
Gospel sing
Chapel by the Bay, an interdenominatinal fellowship in Surf City, has a series of gospel sings planned throughout the summer. Upcoming performances, which take place on Saturdays at 7 p.m., include:
Aug 30: Steps to Glory of Richlands
Sept. 6: Living Waters of Princeton
Sept. 13: Heaven Sent Ministries of Kinston
Sept. 20: Servant's Call of Sneads Ferry
Sept. 27: Eastman Quartet of Jacksonville
Oct. 4: Heavenly Sunrise
The church will also host vacation bible school from 5 to 8 p.m. July 6 through 9. The theme is "The Western Adventure."
The church is located at 216 Michigan Ave. in Surf City. For more information, call 910-328-6252 or visit chapelbythebay.com.
Diabetes self-management
The Diabetes Self-Management Program at the Pender County Health Department is back up and running. The program provides a one-on-one educational session with a trained diabetes nurse, an interactive class and a follow-up meeting to monitor progress.
Elisabeth Weaver, RN is available to receive referrals from primary care providers. Classes are held on the last Wednesday of each month, and include information on how and when to check your blood sugars, understanding how medication works, as well as what foods you can eat and how to count carbohydrates and read food labels. Participants will learn about what makes their blood sugars go up and down, the signs and symptoms of high and low blood sugar, the acute and chronic complications of diabetes, exercise, foot care and sick day rules. The classes are accredited by the American Diabetes Association and cover all recommended components.
For more information, contact Weaver at 910-259-1371.
Animal adoptions
Pender County Animal Shelter adoptions are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
The adoption fee for dogs includes spay/neuter, rabies, distemper/parvo and kennel cough vaccines, deworming and 30-day flea/tick treatment. The adoption fee for cats includes spay/neuter, rabies and FVRCP, deworming and 30-day flea/tick treatment.
Pender Animal Shelter is located at 3280 New Savannah Road in Burgaw. For more information or directions, call 910-259-1484.
Blood pressure screening
Pender County Health Department offers free blood pressure screenings.
The screenings will be held at Topsail Senior Center on the third Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at Pender Adult Services on the fourth Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Pender County Health Department also offers free blood pressure checks Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call the Pender County Health Department at 910-259-1230.
Lions Club
The Sneads Ferry Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Madisons Steak and Seafood Restaurant on N.C. 172 in Sneads Ferry. Visitors are welcome.
Faith Harbor UMC
Faith Harbor United Methodist Church hosts a beach service every Sunday at 8 a.m. at the Roland Avenue Crossover in Surf City. The service features music, communion and an uplifting message during thes oceanfront worship.
With Bible study programs, small groups, Celebrate Recovery on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., Share the Table Food Pantry and the Harbor Thrift Store, Faith Harbor United Methodist Church invites the community to worship and celebrate in ministry. Faith Harbor United Methodist Church is located on the mainland side of the swing bridge in Surf City with services at 8 and 9:20 a.m. For more information, call 910-328-4422, visit faithharborumc.org or like them on Facebook.
Lions Club
The Hampstead Lions Club meet regularly at the Topsail Presbyterian Church on U.S. 17 in Hampstead at noon every first and third Thursday of the month. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Come see what the Lions are all about and volunteer your time to help save the eyesight of others.
American Legion
Hampstead American Legion Post 167 meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the Topsail Senior Center next to Pender Pines. Veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard are invited to join them. For more information, visit ncalpost167.org.
Caregiver support group
Family members, friends and caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia are invited to a family caregiver support group on the second Thursday of each month.
Caregivers will have the opportunity to meet other people facing the same circumstances, discuss challenges and receive support.
For more information, contact Ann LaReau at 910-470-2378.
Surf City Community Center
Surf City Community Center is open Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sunday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The current class schedule is available online at townofsurfcity.com
For more information, to register or inquire about teaching a new class, call 910-328-4887, email email@example.com or visit townofsurfcity.com.
Master's Touch Resale Store
Help support community outreach to those in need by shopping at Master's Touch Resale Store, an interdenominational resale store located at 1056 Highway 210, Unit 3, in Sneads Ferry. Items for sale include gently used and some new items. All proceeds support the ministry of helping others. The store is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted during regular hours.
Sneads Ferry Rotary Club
The Sneads Ferry Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at noon at Madison's Restaurant, located on N.C. 172 in Sneads Ferry.
The Dixon Elementary CHEW! (Children Healthy Eating on Weekends) Program assists children in the community by providing backpacks filled with child-friendly, easy to prepare meals throughout the weekend. CHEW! needs donations to stock and maintain a supply of non-perishable food items that will provide nutrition for approximately 40 students each weekend. For more information or to donate, contact Kim Nelson, school social worker, at 910-327-2392 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Mama J's Helping Hand
Mama J's helps people in need by providing them with food, clothing, household goods and baby items like diapers, wipes, formula and clothing. Mama J's also helps people who are struggling with everyday issues and welcomes them to come in and talk. Call Mama J's at 910-327-1302 for an updated list of specifics that are needed. Mama J's Helping Hand is located at 2205 Hwy. 172 in Sneads Ferry. For more information, email email@example.com.
Baby FAST
The Baby FAST program in Pender County — designed to strengthen family relationships; build connections with families, schools, churches and the community; improve babies' development and well-being; and reduce in-home stress — is seeking assistance. For more information and to help, contact Melanie Gatton at email@example.com or 910-777-8244.
Stump Sound No. 733 Masonic Lodge in Sneads Ferry meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
Members meet at 6:30 for a meal, and Lodge begins at 7:30 for qualified Masons.
The Lodge is located at 151 Charles Creek Road, Sneads Ferry. The mailing address is PO Box 543, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460.
For information, contact lodge secretary Bob McLaughlin at 910-938-0930.
Boy Scout Troop 937
Boy Scout Troop 937 in Sneads Ferry meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, located at Lakeside Drive and N.C. 172. For more information, contact Harvey Hoopes at 910-327-0069 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
New River Garden Club
The New River Garden Club is open for membership to all who would like to share their love of gardening, community services and conservation. Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month September thru May. For more information, contact Becky Bunting at 815-674-2832.
Hampstead Marine Corps League
The Hampstead Detachment 1321 of Marine Corps League meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Topsail Senior Center located next to Pender Pines Nursery. New members, both Marines and FMF Navy corpsmen, are welcome.
Sneads Ferry Extension
The Sneads Ferry Extension and Community Association meets the third Thursday of the month from 1:15 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building on N.C. 172. Learn about various issues for the community and well-being, do some crafts, work the concession stand at Sneads Ferry Monday Night Bingo (the club's fundraiser for a scholarship to a deserving student at Dixon High). For more information, contact Ida MacNamara at 910-327-0718 or email@example.com.
Hampstead Women's Club
The Hampstead Women's Club is a nonprofit organization that donates thousands of dollars annually to area schools and other worthwhile organizations. This is made possible through the members who volunteer daily to process donated goods and sell them at the Hampstead Thrift Shop. General meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Hampstead Community Building, 14435 Highway 17. Membership applications are available at the Hampstead Thrift Shop.


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Crews work on a two-car crash scene along Route 11 early Tuesday morning.
NEW DURHAM — A portion of Route 11 was closed for more than an hour Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle crash near Davis Crossing Road. New Durham police and fire departments worked with several area departments to close the road and reroute traffic at about 7:25 a.m., after a Toyota Avalon and a box truck collided. Deputy Fire Chief Kenneth "K.G." Lockwood said three people were involved with the crash, and the 18-year-old driver of the car was transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester with injuries not considered to be life threatening at this time. Police Sgt. Reginald Meattey said Abigail Perkins, 18, of New Durham, was attempting to make a left turn out of Davis Crossing Lane to head east on Route 11 when she reportedly collided with the truck, described as a Chevrolet van, operated by Paul Ramsey, of Farmington.Meattey said the woman was not charged and the investigation has concluded. The third passenger was in Ramsey's truck at the time of the incident, and that person's identity was not immediately available.Lockwood said extrication was required before Perkins was transported, and a crane was brought in to remove the "medium sized" box truck from an embankment after it went off the side of the road. He said both vehicles were badly damaged and towed from the scene.Lockwood added many accidents happen along that same section of the road."We get quite a few crashes in the morning there because of the sun, but I don't know if this was part of that," he noted. Responding departments included Farmington police and fire and rescue along with the Alton Police Department.
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Crews work on a two-car crash scene along Route 11 early Tuesday morning, and a crane is used.

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Hi and welcome to another rambling post.
This past week has been mostly been dominated by one of the tech industries biggest events of the year. The Consumer Entertainment Show (CES) in Las Vegas. After the break I'll share with you what I thought were the highlights of the show. If only I could have been there myself.
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Download Past Award Winners (1984 - 2009) (PDF)
Seattle recognizes innovative companies through In Good Company
In Good Company: A Seattle Business Showcase, is brought to you by Mayor Mike McGinn as part of the Seattle Jobs Plan to recognize businesses that embody Seattle's pioneering spirit and reflect Seattle at its best. The ongoing showcase of businesses will spotlight one locally-owned business every month for being unconventional, transformative, and exemplary.
Every month, one locally-owned business is recognized for being unconventional, transformative, and exemplary. There are a lot of incredible businesses in Seattle, and if you're one that is recognized here, you know that you're in good company.
The highlighted businesses are chosen by the City of Seattle's Office of Economic Development and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce by a committee of staff members who meet quarterly to select businesses to recognize. Individuals and businesses may also suggest recommendations via the Office of Economic Development.
For nomination criteria and more information, please visit the In Good Company website page.
2009 Mayor's Small Business Awards, presented by Wells Fargo
On October 13, 2009, the Mayor's Small Business Awards honored ten outstanding local businesses at Town Hall for their contributions to Seattle's diverse economy. At this year's 25th annual event, 1984 business winners Assunta Ng, Seattle Chinese Post, and Hiroshi Hibi, Uwajimaya, gave tributes to the awards and took a photo with Mayor Nickels and former Mayor Royer, who started the program 25 years ago. Mayor Nickels was also honored with a short tribute for his eight years of support for the small business and neighborhood business district community. 2009 business owners, together with their staff, family, and friends, viewed special video profiles of each winner and and toasted many more years of successful small business enterprise.
Thanks to everyone who attended and congratulations again to the 2009 winners!
Announcing the 2009 Mayor's Small Business Award winners:***Read the press release***
**View the winners' video profiles on the Seattle Channel.** Alki Kayak Tours
Greg & Kara Whittaker - (206) 953-0237
1660 Harbor Avenue SW
West Seattle
Spurred by their love of exploring the natural beauty of the West Seattle peninsula, Greg and Kara Whittaker founded Alki Kayak Tours in 2005 with the goal of getting paddlers on the waters of the Puget Sound. Their sea kayak touring business, which began with one primary guide and one small fleet of kayaks, now employs twelve people seasonally and will get more than one hundred people paddling on Elliott Bay on a busy day. In addition to sea kayak tours that explore the natural history and human history of Puget Sound, the company also provides kayak, inline skate, bike, and fishing boat rentals overlooking the Seattle skyline. Alki Kayak Tours' use of non-polluting human powered watercraft, plus adherence to environmental best management practices, embodies the Whittakers' dedication to sustainable business practices as well as the conservation and preservation of Puget Sound. Their tours were recently voted "Best Way to View the Seattle Skyline" in the Seattle Weekly's Best of 2009 Issue.Annie's Nannies
Annie Davis & Suzanne Royer McCone - (206) 784-8462
2236 NW 58th Street, Suite 101
Annie Davis founded Annie's Nannies in 1984 in response to a need for nanny placement agencies in the Northwest. In its twenty-five years in business, Annie's Nannies has grown from a one-person, part-time operation into an agency that employs five full time staff-and has located jobs for thousands of others-while setting industry-wide best practices in domestic employment. Annie and her daughter, Suzanne Royer McCone, along with their wonderful staff, have perfected the art of matching nannies and families in the greater Puget Sound Area. Employees and job-seekers at Annie's Nannies are treated as a vital resource, where all are valued and rewarded. Annie's Nannies is active in their community, contributing to schools and local fundraisers. With honesty and integrity as integral values, Annie's Nannies strives to ensure that "every child under a nanny's care is safe, happy, and constantly learning." They are the industry experts!Ballard Sip & Ship / Greenwood Sip & Ship
Stephen & Diana Naramore - (206) 789-4488
1752 NW Market Street
Ballard, Greenwood
Stephen and Diana Naramore founded Ballard Sip & Ship in 2002 as a one-stop-shop for shipping and mailing, espresso drinks and snacks, and one-of-a-kind gifts, inspired in part by another small local business, the Queen Anne Mail & Dispatch. Now at two locations in Ballard and Greenwood, Sip & Ship provides a genuine community gathering place where customers can shop, mingle, and connect. Both stores are deeply invested in their surrounding neighborhoods, donating their popular custom-made neighborhood gear (t-shirts, hoodies, hats) and sustainably-roasted coffee to local schools and organizations. Many of the stores' cards and gifts, as well as sandwiches, donuts, and other snacks, are sourced from other local businesses-another way that Sip & Ship invests in the Seattle business community. Exemplary, personalized customer service and community building are Sip & Ship's core values. Dedicated patrons describe the business as "an old-time general store updated for the 21st century" and "what a neighborhood hang-out is all about."Cupcake Royale and Vérité Coffee
Jody Hall - (206) 782-9557
2052 NW Market Street
Ballard, Capitol Hill, Madrona, West Seattle
Craving a red velvet, salted caramel, or peppermint party cupcake-and an espresso drink to match? Jody Hall's Cupcake Royale and Vérité Coffee (Vérité Ventures, Inc.) have just what you need. Founded in 2003 with only seven employees, Jody now operates four funky neighborhood locations in Ballard, Capitol Hill, Madrona, and West Seattle. In addition to supplying Seattle with its favorite food addictions, Jody has advocated in Washington, D.C. for health care reform that would make it easier for small businesses to buy affordable and comprehensive insurance for employees - one way she makes sure that her staff shares in the rewards of her business. A daily huddle among managers and employees ensures that everyone in the organization is on the same page, from company sales goals to customer service strategies. Giving back to the community is paramount as well; last year, they donated over 25,000 cupcakes to local organizations, schools, and children's charities, helping raise an estimated $200,000 for various programs throughout Puget Sound.Gravity Payments
Dan Price & Lucas Price - (866) 701-4700
1434 Elliott Avenue W., Suite C
Dan Price co-founded Gravity Payments in 2004 as a 19-year-old freshman at Seattle Pacific University with his brother Lucas. After working in payments processing in high school, Dan realized the need for a small-business-friendly payment processing company that could negotiate rates and service with vendors. By providing around-the-clock availability and high-quality service, Gravity Payments has since grown from two employees to a staff of forty-two, and has saved its business customers approximately 20 million dollars in credit card processing fees. Through its charitable giving program "Gravity Gives," Gravity Payments donates a generous 10% of its annual profit to organizations that focus on air quality initiatives, services for needy family and children, and global poverty. Looking to the future, Dan hopes that Gravity Payments will one day be the dominant credit card processor in the Northwest, while maintaining its original values of transparency, fairness, and outstanding customer service.Nyhus Communications LLC
Roger Nyhus - (206) 323-3733
1525 Fourth Avenue, Suite 400
Nyhus Communications specializes in communications and advocacy for the innovation economy. With a visible commitment to community involvement, the firm provides strategic public relations, public affairs and digital media services to organizations pursuing their businesses and missions in original ways. Since starting the firm in 1994, CEO and President Roger Nyhus and his team have provided candid counsel to organizations operating at the intersection of business, government and the community to bring about positive changes in the world. Despite a downturn in the economy, Nyhus has aggressively grown in the areas of technology, health care and global health, international economic development, real estate, and plans to open its first satellite office in Washington, D.C. next year. Employee retention, career development and continual learning are pillars of the company, which provides staff with personal and professional guidance, as well as robust support packages and flexible schedules. Dedicated to serving the community that has allowed it to grow, Nyhus donates generous amounts of pro bono work, consultation and money to local causes, and supports employees' leadership roles in community and professional organizations.Schemata Workshop
Mike Mariano & Grace Kim - (206) 285-1589
1720 12th Avenue, #3
Capitol Hill
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Is there a difference between Q99 clips and Q99-E clips? My car takes Q99-E but they don't seem to be available anywhere.
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There is no difference between those clips other than name. The Q-99 should work just fine for your "non-raingutter" vehicle just fine and enable you to attach towers and bars.
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Just got these for the Civic, they fit great and are just what I needed! The doors open and close fine when they're on. If you order one of these, you are getting a pair (meaning 2), so if you want a set-up for your card, you'll need to order two pairs (to get 4 clips).
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Does anybody know if these will fit a 2008 volvo c-30. I have no doubt that I can get a front rack mounted in the front doors, but the rear rack is my main question. Volvo has a groove already built into the car, at the top of the rear window (no door) but I am afraid that it will only work with volvo manufactured racks.
yakima's website provides a fitting tool for every car. check it out before purchasing!
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I was told I needed Q78 Q clips. Is that what these are?
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They are. However, you need to select the Q78 on the drop down menu as you order. As you can see there are several different clips depending on the car you drive. These fit into the door jam of your car when mated with Yakima's Q-Tower. Remember you need to get a total of four clips, or X2 sets of clips. Refer to yakima.com for any questions.
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My results said you need a set of Q99-E clips in the front, Q31-A clips in the back, 48" cross bars and a 44' fairing if you choose to use one, and of course the towers. Again, this for was a naked roof 2007 Corolla 4 door. Locks are universal, it is recommended to buy a lager quantity then you think you need because if you buy additional ones later, you will have to tote more keys around with you.
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I have an old yakima rack w round bars that I'm trying to fit onto my 05 Prius and simply need to know what clamps or footings I need to get. Can anyone help?
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I was given a complete rack from a infinity F35.my car 99 Acura RL
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You will need the (4) Q73 clips, (4) Q Towers, (2) crossbars and if you choose (1) 44" fairing.
Your cars both should use the Q towers and you are right on the q clips #73 that are recommmended for your vehicle. You can load up to 125 pounds on your vehicle and use all the great gear carrying options that yakima offers. Have a great Summer and Take It Easy on your Yakima Rack
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April 17th, 2011, 10:31 PM #16
Loved the first episode. The only change that bothered me was the last scene with Bran/Jamie/Cersie. I think it was done better in the book. Can't see a reason why they would change it. All the other minor changes I didn't mind one bit. My only real disappointment is the seven day wait until episode two.
Imo HBO has a winner here. So the next question is whens the announcement for season two.
April 17th, 2011, 11:26 PM #17
Just finished the first episode (DVRed so I could watch after work) and am absolutely hooked. While I agree there are certain things lacking that were more prominent in the book, I tried to compare it to the LotR movie adaptations to my roommates: these books are 800-1200 pages long, so there is just simply not enough time to have every scene, nor would we necessarily want to see every scene in motion. So far, being only one episode, I think they have done a great job introducing the characters we've met. I also tried to explain to my roommates just the shear epic-ness factor for someone like myself, again relating it to LotR (they are big fans of Tolkein): When you spend so much time in a novel and see it brought to motion on the screen, and it doesn't straight up suck, it's a pretty amazing thing.
April 18th, 2011, 12:00 AM #18Some pretty awful sex scenes push it towards TRUE BLOOD territory, not helped by the ambiguity of the Drogo-Dany relationship not being handled as sensitively as in the book, leading to some uncomfortable moments.
I liked the "kitchen sink" look of the first episode. Everything looked "lived in". Fresh and flashy can be visually appealing, but it wouldn't fit.
Dany's wedding and the wedding night were disappointing. Anyone who didn't read the book wouldn't know that the horse was Drogo's gift, and that Dany loved to ride. We didn't get to hear her say "You gave me the wind". We didn't see him treat her gently, as even a barbarian king would treat his queen. Assuming they'll stick to the book and have Dany come to love him, they've got a lot of writing to do to make it believable.
Loved the look of the Wall, loved Tyrion, Jaime, and Arya. Was kinda "meh" on the rest, mostly because I've just re-read the book and nothing was new.
I'm really interested to see what people think who haven't read the book.
April 18th, 2011, 01:22 AM #19
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I watched the premiere with my dad a little bit ago (he hasn't read the books and is completely not interested in fantasy at all) and he liked it a lot. I did have to explain some stuff to him, like the difference between "White Walkers" and the little zombie girl at the beginning. He was a little confused as to who some of the characters were and how they related to each other, but having me there helped a lot. He said he'd definitely watch the rest of the episodes.
That makes me happy. Like I said, my dad is not a fan of fantasy at all, so hearing him say he liked it makes me think that it's a success.
April 18th, 2011, 02:13 AM #20
Just got back from a premiere party... (the lemon cakes were freaking amazing)
First thoughts: I LOVED it! I can already tell that I'm going to love the entire series. I'm okay with the small changes, although I wish they could have lingered a little longer on certain scenes (finding the direwolves, for example, went by a little quick).
However, I have to say that it seemed more confusing than I expected for people who haven't read the books. You really need to watch the first episode VERY closely! Every single line of dialogue introduces very important information. The non-book readers I saw it with kept talking (one girl kept answering her phone!) and missing crucial info. I found myself having to do a fair bit of explaining to them ("Okay, this is the Stark family. He's buddies with the King. Those direwolves are the symbol of their family. Winter is coming are the family words.")
However, despite them not paying full attention, every single person said they thought it looked really cool and they were intrigued by the whole thing. And everyone was pretty much hooked by Bran's fall at the end.
Favourite scene? Tyrion meeting Jon Snow ("All dwarfs are bastards in their father's eyes."). Pitch perfect.
Arya was also perfect.
LOVE the direwolves!
I can't wait to re-watch the episode, and I'm really looking forward to the rest.
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April 18th, 2011, 03:10 AM #21
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I really enjoyed it. Very well done! Altho I do agree that the Drogo thing was very difficult to watch, but I think it was well-done nonetheless.
The scene with Tyrion in the whorehouse was awesome. How could you not love him?
Jamie looks older than I thought he would...so does Ceresi. Odd.
April 18th, 2011, 03:52 AM #22
I just saw the episode, finally!
I loved it! I want to watch the rest NOW. XD
I love Bran and Arya, they both play their parts really well and steal the show for the kids.
But not half as well as Dinkage. I love him as Tyrion, his scenes in the brothel and with Jon were amoung the best.
I also thought Sean might have been a bit 'generic, good actor playing main role', but he really brought a nice sense of warmth to Eddard, especailly when stealing Arya's helmet, and smiling about it. That was nice.
When it got to the scene where Ned and Robert were going hunting I genuinely thought I was watching a movie, and I thought it would go on forever. But then I realized I was close to the end, which sucked.
The dogs are so cute, and Summer looked so scared. D:
As for the whole Dany section - the Wedding was awesome. I did feel that I knew Drogo was giving her her Silver, actually, Evil. He led her to it and then put her on it, and she asked Jorah how to say thank-you, I don't know. Even my boyfriend (a non-reader) got that. xD So, hopefully it's okay. He wasn't really gentle after though. Pushing her into that position, when I was sure they did it face to face. Maybe they want to prolong her coming to love him? That's a pretty set TV thing.
Viserys was very good though.
There's some outstanding performances here. I even liked Catelyn and others I was not even thinking after.
On the downside;
I agree with you though, perhaps it was a tad confusing for non-readers? I guess I have the disadvantage of not being able to know what it would be like for a non-reader, but I was explaining to my boyfriend little details like 'The Seven Kingdoms are where we've just been with Robert, they're the Andals too,' and 'Jorah's an exiled Knight if you're wondering why he's randomly there.' xD
Also I wish we could have had a tiny bit more differenciating between Robb, Jon and Theon. They only had one scene where their hair was cut, right? Robb and Jon needed a more brotherly relasionship too, I think. Just like 5 seconds, a clip of them laughing or something.
Oh, and Sansa comes across as just a brat. I think she's meant to be more of a naive damsel in distress kind. Shudda' had her begging to hear stories or something. I would love to see Joffrey being... well, awful. But that'll come.
That's... it.
It was bloody epic.
April 18th, 2011, 05:23 AM #23
Yes. Generally speaking, very encouraging start. It did feel a bit short though. But I guess they could not help it because of time constraints. Also a lot of character insight we get in a novel is from what the POV character is thinking about other. That is not easy to translate onto the screen. So I guess as the charactes will get more screen time, the complexities, relationships etc will gradually come to life.
But yes, I was disappointed with Dany and Sandor. Dany does not seem even one quarter of what I imagined her to be. And the Hound is worst, he has the face of an insignificant character. I hope they keep the Hound helm on his face all the time.
April 18th, 2011, 06:46 AM #24
Well the hour went by really fast as I was pretty much mesmerized throughout and the ending was spot on. I was very impressed with how most of the characters came off, appreciating in a large story you cant get to know everyone right off the bat and some natural confusion is to be expected. Viserys was a standout along with Tyrion, Arya and Bran.
I got the sense of how big the world is and the history. It is rather immersive. So all in all very happy.
Am reserving judgement on the Hound. He looks the least like what I imagined and I did not get to see much from him. As the series progresses - his story is one of the ones I am most interested in. I am afraid he will be painted as too much of a badass minor character, but that is how he came across in the beginning of the first book.
For a first episode it was pretty great. Cant wait for next Sunday.
April 18th, 2011, 06:48 AM #25
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Alot of TV buffs will scream at you to listen closely to every word said on The Wire. Meh, not so much. You can get the general gist of it and its not really unforeseen or shocking.
But if you have not read the books, you absolutely must pay attention in order to get everything down. They had to trim down from the books, so there are alot of extras missing. The bones are there to establish whats going in, but its up to the audience to put sinew unto it.
I would imagine this would be quite difficult for a non-reader to follow, especially since major elements are already introduced (Jon Arryn for example). Usually HBO shows build up to important plots, but this is straight off the bat.
I do think this show has the potential to overtake other HBO shows, perhaps even The Wire (I dont think it can beat Sopranos though, they are far too different).
April 18th, 2011, 10:20 AM #26
So far, so great. Perfect place to end the first episode. I like some of the changes, like introducing the Jamie/Cersei dynamic during the early funeral scene.
I think making Jon more angry (seemingly) rather than being involved with the welcome feast for King Robert could serve his character in the long run.
Dinklage is brilliant, but I think everyone was expecting that.
After re-reading the book about a week ago, I think the actress who captured her character the best was Arya. She may turn out to be my favorite character on the show. Time will tell.
The Dothraki scenes were tough, and I think it proved a challenge to the directors and screenwriters to capture the culture visually with the same nuance Martin did in the written word. I think they're building for a more powerful growth for Daenerys on screen. Correct that, maybe not more powerful but more blatant if that's the right term. Again, the nuances of internal dialogue and character growth on the page can't always be conveyed the same way on screen. Emilia Clarke looks beautiful on the screen, the stills released don't do her justice. Viserys was utterly creepy - in other words, Harry Lloyd captured him very nicely.
The only change that bothers me slightly is Cat being less supportive in Ned's acceptance of the role as Hand.
I started re-watching the show again when I went to sleep.
Weiss/Benioff have gained my trust at this point. Because I now know they can sleep at night because they have my trust.
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I hope Bran stays dead this time!
April 18th, 2011, 10:45 AM #28
Thinking about the book, there were sooo many different integral characters. I can't fathom how they are going to successfully pull this off. But so far so good. I'm hook.
My wife does not watch fantasy. She likes to read, but only mystery or romance etc. She does like similar TV shows as me though. And said she liked it so far.
I was as well disappointed with the Dothroki marriage and sex scene. Mostly Dany getting treated like that. He was so gentle in the book, they didn't show that at all...why? And they down played the horse gift quite a bit. Even though Dany doesn't have purple eyes...geez she's gorgeous.
April 18th, 2011, 10:55 AM #29
Though I haven't read any of Charlaine Harris's Vampire novels on which True Blood is based, I know Lafayette didn't make it past the first novel yet he does on the TV show. Whether because of the actor's performance or fan reaction, I'm not sure. Though I think Harris may have said she regretted killing him.
I can't imagine Weiss/Benioff would allow Ned or Robert to survive the first season. It would be too much of a drastic departure from the books, almost like an Elseworlds or What If type of thing.
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Seems I'm in the (extreme) minority here, but I was underwhelmed. Some of the acting was well done (Tyrion, Ned, Arya), some of it was mediocre (Jon, Robb, Bran, Cat), but a lot of it was flat, for me anyways. I thought the Dothraki/ Dany scenes were quite poorly done, and would probably be the most confusing for anyone who hadn't read the books.
In fact, if this was all I knew of the series, without having read the books or anything, I'd take a pass on the show overall. Maybe (hopefully) it'll get better for me, but its good to see that at least others seem to be greatly enjoying it. Different strokes, right?


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