The Uptown Alliance is hosting the event. They’ll be snacks from nearby eateries, activities, clothing and food drives, and everything else you need to get to know your neighbors on a sunny (hopefully) August evening. From the Uptown Alliance:
This nationwide free event invites neighbors to meet in parks and on closed streets. A popular activity from the 2009 event, free “Bite of Uptown” food samples from local restaurants will be served on the hour.
Non-perishable food donations are requested for Uptown’s local food banks. The free clothing exchange is also returning. Residents bring clean, lightly used clothes and accessories to swap/trade. If you can use it, take it. No one is required to bring something or to take something. Remainders will be donated to local shelters. Board and card games plus storytelling will be available. Information tables from local organizations are included.
If you’d like to volunteer or lead an activity at Queen Anne’s Neighborhood Night Out, or just get more information, please leave a message for the Uptown Alliance at 206-499-2795.
John Hay Elementary is hosting a family and community Bingo Night this Friday, February 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the John Hay cafeteria/gym.
There are many great prizes from local merchants such as Zaw Pizza, Video Isle, Chocolopolis, Stuhlberg’s, Old Town Brewery, Regal Cinemas and more! In addition, if playing Bingo makes you hungry, there will be snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, hotdogs available. The 5th graders will be hosting a bake sale. A couple of carnival games for the kiddies and a photos booth round out the evening of fun!
Tickets are $1 each and will be available for purchase at the door, or 30 for $25. All in the community are welcome.
The 6th annual Northwest Pinball and Gameroom Show, held at the Seattle Center this weekend, will be for many the only chance to see (and play) over 280 arcade and pinball machines all in one place in the Northwest. And the best part? There’s unlimited free play!
Last year the event drew over 4,000 attendees who packed the three-day exhibit to play unique and rare machines, many of which are being lent out from private collectors for the weekend. Our news partner, The Seattle Times, wrote up a preview of the event, including info on different seminars and–for the competitive type–the Northwest Pinball Championship. Read the full story here.
Curious what’s in store? Check out this review from the 2009 show:
Admission is $20 on Friday and Saturday, $15 Sunday, or $50 for the weekend. For more information, check out the show website.
A new kind of store is bringing a new kind of auction to the neighborhood. Want to trade in board and card games that you no longer play for new ones? On October 19th, Blue Highway Games, located near “Caffeine Corner” will sell your old games in a silent auction. You’ll receive store credit for a new ones.
Stop by Blue Highway Games and drop off your old games and experience something new. Games will be accepted until October 12th. This is entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.
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