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Author of the 3rd edition of ‘The Newcomer’s Handbook for Moving to and Living in Seattle,’ Maria is a freelance writer, accountant, single mother to two teens and turtle owner. Born as a 3rd generation Seattleite and raised on Vashon Island, she tried living in other cities but found Seattle owns her heart. Also, the turtle is unwilling to move again. She can be reached by email at m.a.c.author@gmail.com.

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Buzzword, the Spelling Bee for Adults - compete or watch to help the Market Foundation

Do you remember how much fun spelling bees were when you were a kid? You're welcome to either nod in agreement or add a mental tone of sarcasm to the...
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Matinees That Matter this weekend: FLOW - How did a handful of corporations steal our water?

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Here in the perpetually wet Pacific Northwest it can be incredibly difficult to envision clearly just how scarce and vital clean drinking water can be...
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Really cheap things to do in Seattle

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We've already covered things that you can do for free in Seattle, and there are a lot, but we want even more options. We are Seattleites. We change...
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Shop the Buffalo Exchange Dollar Day Sale and help save whales

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Mark your calendars! It's not often you get a three for one deal in life. By shopping at the Buffalo Exchange Dollar Day Sale, you help the...
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The Pluto IS a Planet Protest March and Rally

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The Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co. is holding their second annual Pluto IS a Planet Protest March and Rally this Saturday, March 14. They will be...
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Show your hand to the Global Diabetes Handprint campaign

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In the United States there are 23.6 million people living with diabetes. That's 8% of the population. Chances are, you at least know of someone with...
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National Wear Red Day this Friday

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. That's a sobering fact. It astonished me the first time I heard it, and I hope I or someone I know...
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Online pet photo contest

Admit it, you are owned by the cutest, most adorable pet in the world. No one else has a dog with a face like that. No other cat is as cuddly. No...
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Reflections on snow events and holiday giving

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As the snow piles up outside and the temperature drops, and as I congratulate myself for stocking up on groceries yesterday, I realize it's time to...
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