WHAT: Educare Early Learning Center Grand Opening Celebration
WHO: The entire White Center community and supporters of the Educare Center, including children and families, caregivers, funders, partners, educators, builders and national, state and local leaders

WHEN: Saturday, March 27, 2010
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ceremony:
1:00 –1:45 p.m. Opening Remarks and Recognitions

Open House
2:00– 4:00 pm. Tours and Activities for Children and Families

WHERE: Educare Early Learning Center
625 SW 100th St, Seattle, WA 98146
(Adjacent to White Center Heights Elementary School)

Page Turner: Contemporary Artist Books exhibit.

A national invitational showcasing original handmade artist books from 18
nationally known and emerging artists, curated by Kelda Martensen. The two
week exhibit is a tribute to the time-honored visual form of the handmade
artist book. A complete listing of artist biographies and images of selected
books are available at http://contemporaryartistbooks.blogspot.com/

Opening Night Friday March 5th, 6 pm - 9 pm
Exhibit runs March 5 - March 19, 2010
Thursdays-Sundays 12 - 5 pm

PRICE: Free

http://contemporaryartistbooks.blogspot.com/
kelda@keldamartensen.com

You are invited!
Sea-Tac Airport Part 150 Noise Study Workshop Wednesday,
Feb. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mount Rainier High School 22450 19th Ave. S. , Des Moines
Sign up for the Part 150 Study e-mail list at: www.portseattle.org/community/ environment/noise.shtml

The White Center Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon to honor Scott Laveille, retiring North Highline Fire Chief. Friends of Scott are invited to celebrate his 30 years of service to our community.

South Seattle Community College is staging Gifts From The Earth, one of its most popular events of the year on January 30th. The event features 16 celebrity chefs from the greater Seattle area who prepare hors d’oeuvres and dinner , 36 wineries offering wine tastings, a silent auction and later in the evening a live auction. Here are the details.

16 Celebrity Chefs
Peter Birk – Ray’s Boathouse; Dalis Chea – Herban Feast Catering; David Engler – Seattle Golf Club; John Hart – Seattle Sheraton; Craig Hetherington – TASTE; Robert Houot – South Seattle Community College; Brock Johnson – Dahlia Lounge; Renatto Medranda – Westin Bellevue; Jeremy McLachlan – Salty’s on Alki; Will McNamara and Eric Floyd – Washington Athletic Club; Cody Reaves– SIP Restaurant; Leonard Rede - Northwest Wine Academy; Sean Rogers – Broadmoor Golf Club; Brian Scheehser – Trellis; and Ian Thompson – Pacific Grill.

36 Wineries
Adams Bench, Alexandria Nicole Cellars, ANIMALE, Anton Ville Winery, Arlington Road, Barons V, Bob Betz Winery, Brian Carter Cellars, Chandler Reach Vineyards, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery, Covington Cellars, Cuillen Hills Winery, Davenport Cellars, DeLILLE Cellars, Epsom, Fall Line Winery, Falling Rain Cellars, Guardian Cellars, Hollywood Hill Vineyards, Isenhower Cellars, Mark Ryan Winery, Northwest Totem Cellars, Northwest Wine Academy, :Nota Bene Cellars, Patterson Cellars, Pleasant Hill Winery, Silver Lake Winery, Smasne Cellars, SodoVino, Stevens Winery, Stomani Cellars, Two Mountain Winery, William Church Winery, Willis Hall, and Woodhouse Family Cellars.

150 Volunteers
100 Unique auction items
300 Guests

It all adds up to one spectacular evening that celebrates the hospitality industry and raises funds for college programs and student scholarships.

The festivities, sponsored by Food Services of America, begin at 5 pm and feature hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting and a silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction of unique fine wine and dining packages.

Volunteers include South’s Hospitality Management bachelor’s degree program students, who manage guest relations; Culinary Arts students preparing meals alongside celebrity chefs; and students in the Wine Technology program who will pour wine with winemakers.

Title sponsor Food Services of America (FSA) is the nation’s sixth largest foodservice distributor, serving customers in 15 western and mid-western states from nine regional distribution centers. This is the third consecutive year that FSA, a long-time supporter of South’s award-winning culinary and hospitality industry programs, has participated as the Gifts from the Earth title sponsor. Additional sponsors include Boeing, Charlie’s Produce, Red Dot Corporation, Interbay Food Company, Tony’s Coffee, and Union Bank.

A limited number of tickets remain available at $175 per person.

For information, contact South Seattle Community College Foundation at (206) 764-5809, email: ssccfoundation@sccd.ctc.edu, or on the web at www.southseattle.edu/foundation/giftsfromtheearth/index.html.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

5:00 pm, Jerry M. Brockey Center

South Seattle Community College

6000-16th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Normandy Park Congregational--A church where everyone is welcome no matter where you are on your journey.

Contemporary Worship, Wednesday nights at 7p.m., 19247 1st Ave South. For info 206-824-1770.

South King County Wedding Show--

Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Highline Community College's first wedding show features everything the happy couple needs to plan their special day. HCC main campus, building 8, 2400 S. 240th St. Vendors include local florists, photographers, musicians, DJ's, bakers and much more! Hors d'oeuvres will be provided. This is a free event. www.highline.edu/stuserv/conference/weddingshow.htm

Science on the Sound winter speaker series--Highline Community College's Marine Science & Technology Center, 28203 Redondo Beach Dr. S.. Jan. 23.

How We Can Get Plastic Out of the Sea.

Ron Hirschi, writer and marine environmentalist, talks about Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and its place in the ongoing efforts to rid the ocean of plastics.

12-1 p.m. For info www.highline.edu/mast/

Tourism Matters--

Join us for a meeting to kick off 2010 and discuss strategies to help local tourism grow and thrive. Hilton Conference Center, SeaTac, 12-2 p.m. $25. RSVP today!

Space is limited. Kristina@SeattleSouthside.com or 206-575-2489.

Elks Senior Dance--Burien Elks Lodge, 14006 1st Ave. S. 1-3:30 p.m.

Evan and Charlie Brown will provide music. We hope to see you there!