Local authors explore imaginary world in new children’s book

Source: Tate Publishing
LAKE FOREST PARK, Wash. — Authors Charity Parenzini and Nelson Gassman announce the release of their new children’s book “The Day The Sock Circus Came to Town.”
Somewhere between the hamper and the dryer, socks disappear without a trace. But, where do they go? Join Micah as he discovers the little-known world of socks, their creativity, and the adventures they have when they go missing in “The Day the Sock Circus Came to Town.”
Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
Gassman has always liked hearing and telling stories, a talent he learned from his mother. However, dyslexia hindered him from thinking he would write books of any kind. With the help and encouragement of his wife, De, and his daughter, Charity, his dream has come true! Gassman now hopes to create more stories for children in future. Parenzini is an award-winning video producer, writer, and professional actor and the daughter of Gassman. Currently, she has a fitness blog for mothers and is a teacher to women and budding artists. She loves inspiring people to strive for their dreams while balancing and being present in their everyday lives.

Calling all filmakers to the 1st Annual Hibulb Center Film Festival

FilmFestival_Flyer-1Calling all filmakers to the 1st Annual Hibulb Center Film Festival
Event Location: Hibulb Cultural Center

The 1st Hibulb Cultural Center Film Festival will be held April 12, 13, and 14, 2013, at the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip, Washington. This year’s theme is ‘Our Land, Our Relations’. The Hibulb Cultural Center is seeking features, documentaries, short films, and animation. Films with strong voices of old cultures and connections to land and families are particularly welcome in anticipation of Earth Day.

All entries due and postmarked by March 15, 2013. Films selected for the 1st HCC Film Festival will be announced no later than Friday, March 29, 2013. (Click on “learn more” for complete instructions and entry form).

27th Annual Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow, July 19-21

Daybreak-SeafairPowWow-27-webSource: United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, http://www.unitedindians.org/powwow/

Dear Community,

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation is excited to announce that our 27th Annual Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow will be held on July 19-21, 2013! As many of you all know, we had to make a really hard decision and cancel this pow wow last year due to lack of funding. This year we plan on making this pow wow bigger and better than ever! Mark your calendars and save the date! We are in need of donations, please click on link to the left to donate!

EMCEE:  Jerry Meninick
ARENA DIRECTOR: Ken Gopher and Tony Bluehorse
HOST DRUM:  RED BULL

CATEGORIES:

GOLDEN AGE: 1000-800-600-400-200
ADULT: 1000-800-600-400-200
TEENS: 400-300-200-100
JUNIORS: 300-200-100-75DRUMS: SESSION PAY FIRST TEN EACH SESSIONSPECIALS:
Bernie Whitebear, Team Dance: Owl Dance: Others TBA
GRAND ENTRY:
FRI 7:00 PM
SAT 1:00 AND 7:00 PM
SUN 1:00 PMTRADITIONAL SALMON DINNER!!ADMISSION:
FRI: FREE FAMILY NIGHT
SAT AND SUN: $5.00
(Admission funds go towards cost and production of pow wow)

VENDORS:

Vendor Space 10×10: $400

Limited Spaces available, provide own tables and tents
POWER $25 AND (1) RAFFEL ITEM

Professional and SPD Security Available
FOOD VENDORS BY INVITATION ONLY
Contact United Indians for Camping

JOHN ROMERO 206-498-7640
john.romero.sr@live.com
CHRISSY HARRIS 206-285-4425 x1020
VOLUNTEERS:
We are in need of many volunteers for this event. Please contact our volunteer coordinator if you are interested!

“Racing the Rez” to show at Tulalip Hibulb Cultural Center, March 13

“Racing the Rez”: A film by Brian Truglio tells the story of runners from the Navajo and Hopi tribes, from two rival high schools, compete for “tribal pride, triumph over personal adversity and state championship glory,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 13 in the Longhouse Room at the Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2600; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org.

The film is sponsored by the Northwest Indian College Student Wellness and Cultural Awareness Club; www.racingtherez.com.

Cabela’s plans two days of outdoor activities

Source: herladnet.com

How well can you gobble? Do you feel clucky?

Cabela’s is welcoming the season with Spring Great Outdoor Days on March 16 and 17 where families can participate in lots of free activities such as Youth and Adult Turkey Call Contests.

Other interactive events include a laser shoot, wooden bow-making, and duck decoy carving and painting.

There will also be a spring fashion show and a variety of free seminars and workshops with topics that include the basics of reloading, bear-proofing your campsite and preparing Dutch oven meals.

In addition, Safari Club International will host a free trophy scoring event both days.

Also, visitors are encouraged to bring in firearms for a Cabela’s Gun Library appraisal. Those who participate in the gun appraisal can also enter to win one of five $500 Cabela’s gift cards. Entrants must be 18 or older to win and there’s one entry per firearm appraisal.

Local conservation groups and others will be on site during the event including Skagit Muzzleloaders Association; Puget Sound Knappers Association, who share the ancient art of making tools out of stone; Safari Club International; and the National Wild Turkey Federation.

“Cabela’s Spring Great Outdoor Days offers a great way for families of all ages to gear up for a lifetime of outdoor adventures,” said Kevin Weeks, Cabela’s general manager, in a prepared statement.

Spring Great Outdoor Days is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16 and 17 at Cabella’s, 9810 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Classes are free and are taught by local experts. For a full schedule of Spring Great Outdoor Day events call 360-474-4880 or go to www.Cabelas.com/tulalip.

Seattle-Tacoma Earth Day 2013

Festivals, park events, and more

Source: about.com

Most citizens of the Seattle area are conscious of the environment year round—it’s hard not to be with such spectacular nature surrounding us day in and day out! Earth Day falls on April 22 this year, but because that’s a Monday, many celebrations are taking place April 20, 2013.

Getting out into nature on this day of all things green is the way to go! By no means do you have to join in an official event either! Plant an extra tree in your yard. Pick up stray garbage when you’re out and about. Clear some leaves or debris away from a storm drain. The options are many and can involve actions big and small. But if you do want to head out, joining in a nature walk or a local festival gets the entire family out into Seattle and Tacoma’s green spaces.

As the time approaches, check back as the list of Seattle-Tacoma Earth Day events grows! Or let me know about other cool Earth Day happenings by sending me an email.

Earth Day Celebration at Seattle Center
The Earth Day Celebration at Seattle Center is the city’s biggest.

Seattle Magazine’s Earth Day 5K
Spend Earth Day doing something good for the environment, and good for yourself, too! The first Earth Day 5K will travel along Seattle’s waterfront, starting at Bell Harbor International Conference Center and going as far as the Olympic Sculpture Park and Elliott Bay bike trail.
When: April 20
Where: Registration and start at Bell Harbor International Conference Center
How much: $25 before January 25; $25 between January 26 and March 30; $40 after March 30

2013 Northwest Green Home Tour
Green home tours show off just how innovative green design has gotten. Visit one home or all of them, whether you want to integrate some green features into your own home or just like seeing what’s out there.
When: April 27
Where: Seattle and Eastside locations to be announced.
How much: Free

Earth Day in Newcastle
Activities, live music by the Boeing Employees Concert Band and Hazen High School Jazz Band, plenty of things to do for kids, a guest appearance by Ranger Rick, food, vendors and exhibits create a fair atmosphere.
When: April 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way, Newcastle
How much: Free

Earth Day Extravaganza
Earth Day Extravaganza is an event designed for families to get out and explore nature together. Tacoma Nature Center is adjacent to the Snake Lake trail so you can also go on a moderate hike! If you can’t make it to this event, Tacoma Nature Center hosts Family Nature Walks led by park naturalists twice a month. In April, there is one on April 13 and April 20.
When: April 20, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Tacoma Nature Center
How much: Free

Annual Earth Day Dinner Auction
Dinner is prepared by Eat Local and consists of all fresh, sustainably raised foods. After dinner, enjoy a Dessert Dash by several local bakeries. The auction features outdoor experiences up for bid.
When: April 20, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: North SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Avenue S, Seatac
How much: $50

8th annual Salmon Defense Golf Tournament

The 8th annual Salmon Defense Golf Tournament is Friday, May 17th, 2013! The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has once again generously offered to host this tournament at their beautiful Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course in Sequim, WA.

2013 Golf Tournament Flyer

 

Friday, May 17, 2013
The Cedars at Dungeness, Sequim, WA

We are offering early registration to Sponsors until March 18, 2013. Individual team registration will begin March 19, 2013.

Sponsorship Levels

  • Jacket Sponsor including logo embroidered onto jacket that is provided to all golf players, plus one registered team. $8000
  • Banquet Sponsor including a large printed banner in banquet hall. $5000
  • Hole Sponsor including printed sign at designated tee box, and the opportunity for on-site creative marketing, plus one registered team. $2000
  • Contest Sponsor including recognition on award and the opportunity for on-site creative marketing. $1000

Due to past tournaments filling up early, please RSVP to Peggen Frank to get your team and sponsorships locked in ASAP: pfrank [at] salmondefense [dot] org or 360.528.4308

All Team and Player Fees must be received by May 1, 2013 or your spot will be given to a team on the wait list. No exceptions.

Sponsored by Jamestown S’Klallam Seven Cedars Casino

9th Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum and 2013 Enduring Spirit Award

9th Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum and 2013 Enduring Spirit Award

Date: April 4 & 5, 2013

Time: TBD

Location Swinomish Lodge

Anacortes, WA

SAVE THE DATE: of April 4 & 5th, 2013 to attend the 9th Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum and 2013 Enduring Spirit Award to be presented to four Native women leaders paving paths for future followers. This year the event will take place at the Swinomish Lodge in Anacortes, WA.

The 9th Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum kicks off with a welcome reception on April 4th and begins the Leadership Forum on April 5th at 7:30 a.m. with a youth breakfast. There is a great agenda planned and it looks forward to a spirited discussion on Indigenous Women’s Voices. Your assistance is needed and much appreciated for getting the word out about the conference to other women. Invite your mothers, sisters, and friends and let them know they will much enjoy meeting and networking with other women of interest. Please note the attached registration flyer. In addition more detailed information can be found on website at www.enduringspirit.org

For questions contact: Iris Friday, Volunteer Conference Coordinator, (360) 689-5856 , ifriday@me.com

Quiet presents Rebecca Gilman’s “Spinning Into Butter”

276845_137059403122805_702164527_nRebecca Gilman’s “Spinning Into Butter”
March 14, 15, 16
Tickets now available – http://bpt.me/324228

When a racial incident threatens the tranquility of Belmont College, a liberal arts school in Vermont, the school administration is challenged to mount a response to the act of intolerance. Because their patronizing attempts to make themselves feel better do nothing to alleviate tensions on campus, the Dean of Students is forced to confront the prejudice in her own life.

“Spinning Into Butter” kicks off quiet’s 2013 season exploring issues of race, causing us all to confront the assumptions and prejudices that lie hidden just below the surface. Panel discussions will follow each evening performance.

March 14, 15, 16*
Performances every night at 7:30pm
*Additional Matinee Performance at 2:00pm

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance

Broadway Performance Hall
1625 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Tickets
$12 Door
$10 Advance – http://bpt.me/324228
$7 Students/Military with ID

Director: Sandra Ponce
Stage Manager: Jess Askew

Cast: Zach Adair, Matt Aguayo, John Clark, Matt Gilbert, Justin Neal, Sandra Ponce, and Maggie Jane.

Set/Prop Design: Bridget Natale
Lighting/Sound Design: Jordan Sell
Costume Design: Sandra Ponce and Jess Askew

quiet is an Associated Program of Shunpike.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.