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Hibulb Cultural Center – Experience the Spirit and History of the Tulalip Tribes

Vision finally became reality for the Tulalip Tribes with the opening last summer of their Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve. “It was the vision of the Tulalip people to build a cultural center where we could gather as a community to share our knowledge and stories with one another, a place where we could rediscover our traditions together, and a place that offers our children an educational experience so that they can carry our culture into the future,” explains Mel Sheldon, Chairman of the Tulalip Tribes Board.

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse, a unique production combining the equestrian and performing arts, will return to Greater Seattle one week earlier than originally announced.

Bronn Journey – 30 Years of Celebration

Bronn Journey performs with his wife, vocalist Katherine Journey. Both are highly trained, classically educated musicians. This duo can be found performing their Christmas concerts throughout the Puget Sound region this December.

Yosh Shiota—Pinned to the Future

Yosh Shiota began volunteering at the Museum of Flight in 1989 and is approaching 5,000 hours of service. A fascination with airplanes, a penchant for education, the camaraderie of his fellow docents, and the joy of interacting with people from every country on earth keep the work fresh for Yosh.

Stehekin – the Jewel of the North Cascades

When I told people I was going to Stehekin for a vacation, the common response was, “Where’s that?” Most had no idea that this gem of a destination happens to be right here in Washington State.

Excitement Blooms for New Public Garden

Were you part of the smiling crowd attending July’s grand opening celebration of the Soos Creek Botanical Garden and History Center in Auburn? This lovely 22 acre garden (including 10 acres of woodland) is a gift to the public from owners Maurice Skagen and James Daly, who have been developing the garden since 1967.

Have You Been Inspired Today?

Writer and Community Volunteer are Inspiring Seniors “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” This quote by C.S. Lewis could very well sum up the life views of two very remarkable King County seniors. Last month Senior Services honored Eileen Allen and Tom Kobayashi for their work [...]

Crazy Days of Radio

Earl Reilly, the “Mad Man’ of northwest radio and television, has written a lighthearted account of his colorful life and career, According to Earl: Untold Humorous Stories and Bloopers from Early Radio and TV

Unique Tour Welcomes Birds & Blooms

Pam Linder’s love of gardening is immediately evident when you enter her highly planted, lush acre along the shores of the Duwamish River. Pam’s garden is one of six properties featured on a garden tour that concludes the 11th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival

Happy 100th Seward Park!

2011 is Seward Park’s one hundredth year: its Centennial. This Seattle park has a long and interesting history. It has been a haven for wildlife in the midst of a large city and a place for people to walk, run, swim, study, and relax.

My Idea of Paradise – Spa Anyone?

When most people think of an island paradise, they imagine a tropical destination such as Hawaii or somewhere in the Caribbean, or maybe an even more exotic port of call like Fiji, with white sand beaches, spectacular sunsets and colorful frou-frou drinks.

Ron Reagan

Local author Ron Reagan, son of Ronald Reagan, will be discussing and signing his new book “My Father at 100” (on sale Jan 18). The book’s publication coincides with the centenary of his father’s birth. Join Ron Reagan at these Seattle events: Jan 20 at 7:30pm, Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave; Jan 21 at 7pm, Magnolia’s Bookstore, 3206 West McGraw Street; Feb 5 at 2pm, Barnes & Noble at University Village.