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Founders Day Event
November 21, 2008
Founders Day Event, Friday, November 21, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Port Townsend Thrift Store, 2120 Simms Way, Port Townsend. This event is the 80th Anniversary Founders Day Sale, celebrating the opening of the shop on November 21, 1928.
Special events will feature a Thanksgiving Basket Raffle, a 50% off sale on selected items from the shop, and a history of the store. Light refreshments will be served, and drawings of prizes will take place during the day for merchandise.
Presented by the Port Townsend Auxiliary.
Annual Holiday Bazaar
November 21, 2008
19th Annual Holiday Bazaar Friday and Saturday, November 21 & 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; United Methodist Church, Des Moines.
Browse 30 vendor tables of handmade crafts, enjoy delicious food and have photo taken with Santa. Call (253) 833-9293.
Presented by the Des Moines Auxiliary.
30th Annual Festival of Trees Preview NIght
November 23, 2008
30th Annual Festival of Trees Preview Night Sunday, November 23, 5:30 p.m.; Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle.
Stroll through a dazzling forest of Christmas trees to be auctioned for Children’s.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments, live music and photos with Santa.
Admission is free. Visit www.seattlefestivaloftrees. com or call (206) 987-2153.
Presented by the Forrest L. Flashman Guild.
Season of Light Gala & Auction
November 29, 2008
Season of Light Gala & Auction Saturday, November 29, 5:30 p.m.; Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle.
Welcome the holidays in style at this dazzling affair featuring fine dining, entertainment and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $250 per person.
Visit http://www.LettheSeasonBegin.org or call (425) 488-4580.
Presented by the Star Guild.
Snow Globe Promotion
November 30, 2008
Pacific Place, Sixth and Pine, Downtown Seattle
Available November 2008 - May 2009
While you’re in the winter spirit, buy a $49.99 commemorative Seattle Snow Globe to benefit Seattle Children’s. The globe features the downtown Seattle skyline and Seattle Children’s Hospital, and can be purchased at Pacific Place, Seattle Children’s Gift Shop or online at Pacific Place.
Holiday snow sponsored by Sound Community Bank, Carter Subaru, Carter VW, The Westin Seattle and KIRO 7 TV.
Annual Holiday Gala
December 4, 2008
27th Annual Holiday Gala Thursday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.; Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle.
This festive affair will feature a four-course dinner followed by dancing to the Beatniks.
Tickets are $165 per person. Call (425) 644-4156.
Presented by the Theiline Pigott McCone Guild.
Annual Holiday Affair
December 5, 2008
Annual Holiday Affair Friday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Children’s Hospital Cafeteria, Seattle.
Buy raffle tickets, holiday gift baskets, ornaments, baked goods, toys and fun merchandise.
Call (206) 932-4347.
Presented by the Jack M. Docter Guild.
Santa Breakfasts
December 6, 2008
Santa Breakfasts Saturdays, December 6, 13 & 20 and Sunday, December 7, 8:30 a.m.; Nordstrom, Downtown Seattle.
Enjoy breakfast, photo and entertainment with Santa and friends. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children. Call (206) 987-2777 or fax reservation request to (206) 987-4845.
Presented by the Alan Richard Howard Guild.
Annual Holiday Luncheon & Auction
December 8, 2008
14th Annual Holiday Luncheon & Auction Monday, December 8, 11 a.m.; Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle.
John Curley of KING 5’s “Evening Magazine” will emcee this popular holiday event. Per-person ticket prices are $65 and $125. Event includes live and silent auctions.
Call (206) 323-3691. Presented by the KC Howard Guild.
Miracle Season
December 14, 2008
6:00-7:00 p.m. KOMO 4
An annual holiday television special highlighting the stories of hospital patients and seasonal entertainment. Viewers are encouraged to call in a pledge.
Sponsors include The John L. Scott Foundation, Credit Unions for Kids and Log a Load for Kids.