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September 3, 2008
- Committee Meeting
9/3/2008 12:00 AM
Drawing Studio
Anyone interested in leading their group to victory please join us at 10:00 a.m. in the Drawing Studio to learn more about the Governor's Health Bowl!
Contact: dlee@walottery.com
September 4, 2008
- Governor’s Economic & Workforce Development Conf.
9/4/2008 12:00 AM
Lynnwood Convention Center
Governor’s 2008 Economic and Workforce Development Conference. The resource session will take place
From 1:30 - 2:30 pm on Thursday at the Lynnwood Convention Center. For more information about the Conference visit: http://www.governor.wa.gov/priorities/economy/conference/. For more information about the resource session, please contact George Sharp at georges@cted.wa.gov or call (360) 725-4174.
Contact: George Sharp at georges@cted.wa.gov or call (360) 725-4174
September 7, 2008
- Bank to Bay
9/7/2008 12:00 AM
Tacoma, WA
10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids' Run starting in downtown Tacoma and going out along Schuster Parkway. Course includes live music along the scenic route. There is fun for all: food and beverages, music, wellness activities and great random prizes are drawn at the Award ceremony.Bank to Bay supports Tacoma Public Schools Help-a-Student Fund. Visit banktobay.com for more information.
Contact: mprimeau@key.com
- Ride 542/Mt. Baker Hill Climb
9/7/2008 12:00 AM
Glacier
-Ride 542 -
Mt. Baker Hill Climb
Sunday, September 7, 2008
RIDE 542 - Mt. Baker Hill Climb is a 24.5 mile cycling challenge for recreation, competitive and first time cyclists of all ages. RIDE 542 follows the Mt. Baker Highway (SR542) from the town of Glacier (e. 955ft) 24.5 miles to its terminus at Artist Point (e. 5140 ft), on the border of North Cascades National Park. RIDE 542 has several catergories: Competitive for fast riders, Recreational for riders with a competitive desire...and the Summit Ride for those just wanting to fully enjoy the ride. There is also the DUMB Century, which is up, Down, Up, down Mt. Baker. For more details and start times, go to Categories section on the Info page.
September 10, 2008
- Governor’s Interagency Council Health Disparities
9/10/2008 12:00 AM
Olympia Red Lion Hotel, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive
Governor’s Interagency Coordinating council on health Disparities meets at the Olympia Red Lion Hotel, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive, 9:30 am to 10:30 am. The Committee will set priorities for action among all the health challenges facing Communities of color. You can help by sharing your views about which health challenges are the most important. For more information regarding testimony, handouts, or other questions, please contact Desiree Day Robinson at the Board office at (360-236-4110 by September 8, 2008.
Contact: Desiree Day Robinson at 360-236-4110
- Non Profit Assistance Center 'Meet & Greet'
9/10/2008 12:00 AM
Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S.
Non Profit Assistance Center (NAC) “Meet & Greet”, 5-7 pm at the Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S. Our elected officials need to hear from communities of color and refugee & Immigrant communities! Meet with Senators Kline, McDermott, Murray, Representatives Hasegawa, Hudgins, Jarrett, and McIntire, King County Executive Ron Sims, City Council members Burgess, Godden, and Harrell. For more information, please call Jennifer Brower at 206-324-5850 ext. 13 or jbrower@nacseattle.org.
Contact: Jennifer Brower at 206-324-5850 ext. 13 or jbrower@nacseattle.org
September 11, 2008
- Free Lecture: A TEAM Approach to Prostate Cancer
9/11/2008 12:00 AM
1400 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Join us for a free lecture discussing Prostate Cancer Treatment, Education, Awareness and Management. Bruce Montgomery, M.D., head of the prostate cancer oncology clinic at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, leads the discussion; joined by nurse practitioner Phil Myers. Learn how important each member of the TEAM is in the management of prostate cancer, different approaches to the treatment of localized prostate cancer, and new research to improve localized prostate cancer cure rates. Free and open to the public. At Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122. Please RSVP to attend: 206-709-1400, or online at www.gildasclubseattle.org. Light refreshments at 6:45. 7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.
Bruce Montgomery, M.D. is a medical oncologist at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, University of Washington and VA Medical Center specializing prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Montgomery trained at Dartmouth, Duke University and Harvard Medical School. He also researches new treatm
Contact: 206-709-1400
September 13, 2008
- Fairhaven Runners 15K
9/13/2008 12:00 AM
Bellingham - Fairhaven
A fun 15K (9.3 mile) event on a beautiful course.
Contact: lromo@cob.org
- Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K
9/13/2008 12:00 AM
Bellingham
The Time You'll Remember
Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 8:30 AM
Whether you're looking for a PR or your very first community race, the 15K will be a time you'll remember. Register now!
September 14, 2008
- The Chuckanut Century
9/14/2008 12:00 AM
Boundary Bay Brewery, Bellingham
This year the route will begin from Boundary Bay Brewery!
ABOUT THE RIDE
Get in gear for the 2008 Chuckanut Century Bicycle Ride presented by Mt Baker Bicycle Club benefiting The Whatcom Hospice Foundation. Come join us and ride one of the most scenic rides in Washington. With many routes offered you can pick your distance ranging from 25, 50, 62, 100, or the double metric century of 124 miles. Although all cyclist should be fully prepared when they take to the roads you can enjoy the added security of knowing that there is ride support if needed and food stops with typical ride food and drinks along all of the routes.
Start and finish at the legendary Boundary Bay Brewery. As you ride the south loop you will be treated to views of the San Juan Islands while overlooking Bellingham, Samish, and Padilla Bays along with stunning views of Chuckanut and Blanchard mountains, also known as "where the Cascades mountains meet the sea". The north loop offers stunning view
September 17, 2008
- 2008 Occupational Ergonomics Symposium
9/17/2008 12:00 AM
Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA
PSHFES is a non-profit organization serving the work safety and human factors interests of the local Pacific Northwest community. The annual Occupational Ergonomics Symposium and Workshop offers outstanding educational and networking opportunities in work safety and human factors. We invite you to attend this invigorating program!
Contact: symposium@pshfes.org
September 18, 2008
- Free Lecture: How to Maintain Your Brain
9/18/2008 12:00 AM
1400 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Your brain is a marvelous machine. Understanding how your brain works and what it needs to stay healthy will help you to improve your cognitive skills, memory, and even your longevity. Whether you've had cognitive difficulties from chemotherapy, or are just interested in how to keep your brain sharp, join us to learn some practical ideas for maintaining a healthy brain. This lecture will also provide you with a basic overview of neurology, as well as some of the latest information about brain function. Free and open to the public. At Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122. Please RSVP to attend: 206-709-1400, or online at www.gildasclubseattle.org. Light refreshments at 6:45. 7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.
SUSAN SPARKS has an MA in Speech Language Pathology and specializes in cognitive-linguistic disorders, behavior modification, aphasia/apraxia, and feeding/swallowing disorders. She has worked in geriatrics and pediatrics in acute rehabilitation, ICU, out-patient,
Contact: 206-709-1400
- Occupational Ergonomics Workshop
9/18/2008 12:00 AM
Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA
Are you looking for creative solutions to problems in your ergonomic programs, processes, and product development? Come learn to apply design process and problem-solving techniques for practical solutions, including the basics of industrial design sketching for communicating your ideas visually.
Contact: symposium@pshfes.org
September 19, 2008
- The Power of Practice
9/19/2008 12:00 AM
Bastyr Campus, Kenmore
The Power of Practice: An Integral Approach to Realizing Your Fullest Potential, with lead ITP Trainers Pam Kramer & Barry Robbins,
Introductory Session:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 6 pm-9 pm
(The Community Center at Mercer View, Mercer Island)
Workshop:
SATURDAY, SEPT 20, 9:30 am-4 pm
& SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 11:00 am-4 pm
(Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA)
Enhance the quality of your life through Integral Transformative Practice (ITP), created
by George Leonard and Michael Murphy of Esalen Institute in their ground-breaking book The Life We
Are Given: A Long-Term Program for Realizing the Potential of Body, Mind, Heart and Soul. This workshop
introduces an integral approach that involves movement, meditation, and mind/body practices,
leading you on a far-reaching journey to realize your inborn genius. In this workshop, you will learn about:
• Listening to the body as a wise teacher
• Effective affirmations to create healthy changes in your life
• The ITP Kata, a 40-minute in
Contact: Barry Robbins at rexball@aol.com or Larry Jacobson 206-232-6300
September 20, 2008
- 4th Annual Cowlitz Tribal Health Walk
9/20/2008 12:00 AM
Longview, WA
Please join the Cowlitz Tribal Diabetes Program, City of Longview, and Cowlitz on the Move for the 4th Annual Cowlitz Tribal Health Walk.
The 3.5 mile walk will take place at Hemlock Plaza, Lake Sacajawea in Longview, WA. The first 50 people to pre-register receive cool swag and an extra entry into the free drawing. Free t-shirt to the first 500 people. Registration starts at 9:30 and the walk will start at 10:30. This is a tobacco, drug, and alcohol free family event.
Please contact Maggie Miller for more information or to register.
Contact: (360) 575-6229 or mmiller.health@cowlitz.org
September 24, 2008
- Health & Wellbeing
9/24/2008 12:00 AM
Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver BC
Health & Wellbeing in Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Children, Youth & Adults. September 24th - 26th, 2008 at the Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
September 25, 2008
- Kent4Health Meeting
9/25/2008 12:00 AM
Senior Activity Center, Kent, WA
Join us for a healthy community meeting. Guest speaker will be the Kent School District. Meeting is 5:30-6:30pm. Location: 600 E Smith St, Kent, WA. 98030.
Contact: 253-856-4YOU
- Understanding & Supporting Grieving Children
9/25/2008 12:00 AM
1400 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Many adults want to help and support the children in their lives who are grieving, but are unsure of what to say or do. Paige Tangney M. Ed, explains how children's experience of grief varies with their age and stage of development, and shares practical strategies for supporting them at each stage. A Sally Brotman Family Lecture. Free and open to the public. At Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122. Please RSVP to attend: 206-709-1400, or online at www.gildasclubseattle.org. Light refreshments at 6:45. 7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.
Paige Tangney M. Ed. is a practicing school psychologist who has worked with children and families for over 25 years. She founded GroundNote Counseling Services in 2005 to support grieving children and adults. She lost her own mother at the age of 8.
Gilda’s Club Seattle provides a community where men, women, and children living with cancer, along with their families, partners and friends, join with others to face cancer together. Gilda’s
Contact: 206-709-1400
September 27, 2008
- Run/Walk 4 the Poor Trail Half-Marathon Benefit
9/27/2008 12:00 AM
Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
When: 9 a.m. start
Where:
Main Maintenance Facility, Fort Steilacoom Park
8714 Elwood Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Go to www.mapquest.com for driving directions
Distances:
One-Mile Youth Run or Walk around Waghop Lake
5k, 10k and Half-Marathon run or walk.
This event benefits the local food/clothing banks. Expect some very challenging "Die Hard Hills" on both the run or walk routes. A well-organized awards and social is scheduled. All the event routes are within Fort Steilacoom Park. This event is a run or walk for cardiovascular health. Reduce your risk of heart diseases by exercising your heart. High-energy snacks and beverages will be available. Mystery prizes donated by sponsors will be distributed. Come join the club for Fun, Fitness and Friendship.
"The Challenge Never Ends"
Contact: 253-376-5737 or humansports2001@yahoo.com
September 29, 2008
- Walk to Cure Diabetes
9/29/2008 12:00 AM
Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA
The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is a 3 mile walk to raise money for research to find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes.
Contact: 509.459.6307
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