REMINDER: NWSFS Picnic & Election Social - June 18th

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

NWSFS Election and Picnic Social

Saturday - June 18th, 2011

Please join us Saturday, June 18th, 2011, for the NWSFS Picnic Social at Woodland Park Shelter # 4. The social will begin at 1:00 P.M. and end at dusk, or thereabouts. 

There will be a grill available. The club will provide burgers, hot dogs, condiments and buns. Please bring a contribution of munchies, salad, side dish or dessert that will complement the grilled main course. Bring your own beverages. To coordinate contributions you may contact us at info@nwsfs.org

Please RSVP so we know how many burgers and dogs are needed.  NWSFS members are encouraged to attend and non-members in the community are welcome, as always. We hope to see you there.

Election ballots will be accepted until  5 PM.

Logistical Information:

The shelter has a covered table that we use for serving. Grills and water are available under shelter.   There are a couple uncovered tables near the shelter.  Please be prepared for changeable weather. Experienced picnic attendees recommend that you bring a lawn chair, blanket, & sunscreen.  Bathrooms are across the parking lot. The shelter is right next to the parking lot. No stairs are required. Some handicapped parking and plenty of general parking is available. There is a fenced off-leash dog area down the hill. There will likely be toys such as super-soakers™, frisbees™ and other non-pointy toys for the young & the silly!

Directions:

    * I-5 North & I-5 South, take the NE 50th St exit.

    * Turn LEFT if from I-5 Northbound; turn RIGHT if from I-5 Southbound.

    * Continue on NE 50th Westbound.

    * Turn RIGHT at N 50th St and Stone Way N. Stone Way N will turn into Green Lake Way N when you make the turn.

    * Move into the LEFT lane and continue on Green Lake Way N to W Green Lake Way N, which is at the Green Lake Pitch and Putt Golf Course.

    * Turn LEFT onto W Green Lake Way N.

    * Make the first LEFT into the parking lot, and then quickly turn RIGHT to go up the hill.

    * Shelter No4 is immediately on the LEFT hand side of the road at the top of the hill.

    * Look for the NWSFS signs.

PSC: Celebrate Spooky Science!

Posted on behalf of Pacific Science Center

Celebrate Spooky Science!
Halloween weekend is here and we have just the thing for families who want to add some discovery to their trick or treating: Haunted Hikes at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue! These popular spooky nighttime hikes take you through the trails at the Slough and give you a glimpse of how the nocturnal side lives. Some of the hourly night hikes have sold out, but we still have openings Friday and Sunday this weekend. Pre-registration is required. Learn More

Learn All About Night Vision!
To get you ready for a Haunted Hike, our teachers have put together a neat little nighttime activity for kids and adults that will teach you all about seeing in the dark. Take a look then come join us for a Haunted Hike!

Science Of BOO! At Barnes & Noble
Visit the Barnes & Noble Pacific Place (only a quick monorail ride away from Pacific Science Center), this Saturday, October 31 for Halloween with Pacific Science Center. From 1-4 p.m., dress up and trick-or-treat from one station to the next creating everything from thaumatropes to masks and fake scars! Lots of prizes and surprises and don't forget to mention Pacific Science Center when you make any purchase; a percentage will be donated to support our programs.

IMAX 3D. Monsters vs. Aliens: An IMAX 3D Experience at PSC

Check out this latest announcement from the Pacfic Science Center:

Our next special engagement IMAX film is wild! When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California girl named Susan Murphy and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, the motley crew of monsters is called into action to combat aliens and save the world from imminent destruction! Get ready for an incredible story on the biggest screen in town in stunning IMAX 3D. Monsters vs. Aliens: An IMAX 3D Experience opens this weekend.

You can get tickets here!