We love the Northwest in the fall -- warm days, cool nights and leaves that take on brilliant shades of fire. And while Seattle has plenty of charms this time of year, new offerings in Portland have us itching to head south.
September 23, 2008
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, the adrenaline-fueled sport of BMX racing made its debut on the world stage, and Seattle native and former world champion Jill Kintner played a leading role. After winning bronze in Beijing, the 26-year-old Kintner is returning to her home turf (errr...dirt) to help kids learn to ride. On Saturday, Sept. 27 at North SeaTac BMX Park, Kintner will lead a free Basics of BMX Racing Clinic for boys and girls looking for a thrilling new way to ride a bike.
September 23, 2008
Is spending weekdays trapped in a cubicle driving you up the walls? I empathize. Much to my relief (and my co-workers'), I found rock climbing, the perfect remedy to the workday doldrums.
September 19, 2008
In a much needed reprieve for Seattle basketball enthusiasts disheartened by the loss of the Sonics, the Seattle Parks Department has announced that NBA all-star Brandon Roy of the Portland Trail Blazers will unveil a refurbished basketball court at the Delridge Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.
September 15, 2008
The first winter flakes aren’t far off, and in anticipation for the upcoming season, new snowboard videos are hitting the shelves. To get the season started right, local snowboard film-production company Think Thank is throwing a premiere for their new movie, “Stack Footy,” on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the King Cat Theater.
September 9, 2008
The Overnight Desk
Nachos, ramen, PB 'n J -- give it up. Over the past 30 years, Pagliacci Pizza has solidified pizza's position as the official food of up-and-coming Seattle musicians. Now, not only is the company delivering pizza to Seattle bands, they're serving up bands to the rest of Seattle. The pizzeria's Third Annual Battle of the Bands contest will take place Monday, Sept. 8 at Neumo's on Capitol Hill.
September 5, 2008
You thought it was an adrenaline rush driving I-5? Try biking under it. The Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club (BBTC) is nearing completion of phase two of the new Colonnade mountain bike skills park underneath I-5. To celebrate, the organization and King County Parks will throw a grand opening party on Saturday, Sept. 13. Bring your bike and give the new park a try, or use one of the demo bikes provided by bike industry reps.
September 4, 2008
Minding the Store
As if you didn't already have enough on your plate this weekend, along comes the 30th annual SkiBonkers ski and snowboard sale. If you can spare some time from Bumbershootin', make your way down to the Westfield Southcenter north parking lot for this winter sports blowout.
August 28, 2008
Looking to step up your soccer game? Try using your head -- and not just to hit the ball. Last week, the French Soccer Academy landed on Whidbey Island, making its North American debut and introducing its unique training technique, the French Method, to Puget Sound-area soccer enthusiasts.
August 13, 2008
Professional sports teams like the Sonics and the Seahawks get all the press, but there's another sport that's been entertaining local enthusiasts longer than both of them -- thoroughbred horse racing. And with the running of the 73rd Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs this month, there hasn't been a better time to check out the sport of kings.
August 8, 2008
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