Maria Christensen grew up on Vashon Island just a short trip away from Seattle where she now lives with her two teenagers and a turtle. She is the author of the third edition of ‘The Newcomer’s Handbook For Moving To And Living In Seattle’ and posts reviews of local businesses at http://mariaandrea.yelp.com . She loves maps and where they can take her and the kids. The turtle stays at home.

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Is Seattle is going to the dogs?

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October 2, 1:02 PM

by Maria Christensen, Seattle Events Examiner

Those who think Seattle is going to the dogs and happen to make a trip to University Village this Saturday (10/4) will find nothing there to dispel that notion. What they would find is FidoFEST, a new annual festival dedicated to our canine companions.

Seattle Humane Society's Walk for the Animals starts at 10:30 am and the rest of the festivities kick off at noon. There will be beauty competitions, contests, a dog-friendly beer garden, a demonstration by the Seattle Police Canine Unit, Doga (dog yoga), (yes, really), and you won't want to miss the opportunity to have a wedding ceremony for your dogs culminating in a "Certificate of Muttrimony."

There's even more that will be happening, officially and of course unofficially, so if you believe that going to the dogs is a very good thing, get out and show your support (and your dog) at FidoFEST.

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Recession hurts pets: a holiday shopping event can help

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December 2, 12:11 PM

Over 1,200 pets owned by low-income seniors and people living with AIDS are served by the Seattle Humane Society's Pet Food Bank. That number keeps growing. As does the number of animals surrendered to the Seattle Humane Society as people find it harder... Read More
Topics: Events , Animals

Ring Them Bells: free concert on Friday

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December 1, 11:16 PM

Bells and choirs are a lovely way to begin the holiday season, and a free concert on Friday, December 5th will feature both.Laurie Betts Hughes, the mastermind behind the 'Ring Them Bells' musical evening, is leading the recital as a requirement... Read More
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What to do and what not to do for World AIDS Day

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December 1, 11:21 AM

Today is World AIDS Day, a globally recognized event for spotlighting attention on the worldwide AIDS epidemic. No matter the level of your involvement there are several things you can do, and at least one I would argue against.Starbucks is offering... Read More
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Cool city pets and fabulous felines: pet adoption events

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November 30, 12:52 PM

If you can't get to the Seattle Animal Shelter to meet some of the pets in need of a home, sometimes they come to you. Sort of. More precisely, the fine folks at the shelter bring cats to a different neighborhood every month in an effort to find safe,... Read More
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Light up your holidays: 5 of the best holiday lighting events

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November 24, 12:17 PM

It won't be long now before the turkey is a pile of bones and the last spoonful of cranberry sauce is gone and we start digging through boxes and untangling the holiday lights. For some of us it's a strand or two. For others, it's a display that can... Read More
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What to do this weekend

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Pick your poison - there's more going on this weekend than you'll likely find time for, but better that than boredom. Right? Below you will find a little something for every taste, from films, world peace and ice hockey to gems, burlesque and books.Sips... Read More
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National Geographic Live!

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November 19, 12:40 PM

Every year the crème de la crème of National Geographic - explorers, photographers, naturalists, filmmakers, scientists - go on tour to offer a spectacular series of live presentations. Beginning in February they are back in Seattle at... Read More
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The Odunde Festival

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I rarely fall into the "too much of a good thing" camp, so I was pleased to learn that the Odunde Festival runs for four whole days. "What is the Odunde Festival?" you ask. It's an African harvest celebration, and there's a... Read More
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Ballard Jazz Walk

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November 17, 11:38 PM

Seattle's Ballard Avenue sees a lot of action, from weekend nightlife and the weekly Farmer's Market to Scandinavian festivals and the monthly Art Walk. The annual Ballard Jazz Walk, happening Thursday, November 20th, may sound... Read More
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