Gear up for another hot weekend in the Puget Sound! Plan a dip in the lake or an afternoon running through the International Fountain at the Seattle Center and you likely won't be disappointed. However, if you're looking for a bit more structure, take a look at one of the three FREE classes that are scheduled for the week ahead, giving you inspiration to take on a home or yard project of your own!

What will you be doing this week?

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Healthy Home Workshop
Maintaining a green & healthy home is one of the best ways to protect your investment and your family. Second Use's presenter will cover day-to-day and long-term steps toward whole house maintenance and development that will enhance healthy indoor environments and support operational efficiency and savings for years to come. You will learn and explore methods on how to build an Operations & Maintenance manual for your own home or workspace.  You must RSVP for this workshop - Space is limited. To RSVP or for further information, contact Carrie at 206-763-6929. FREE. While you are there, take advantage of your coupon from the Chinook Book!
July 23, 6-8pm
Second Use Building Materials, 7953 Second Ave S, Seattle

More Imagination, Less Money: Creative Reuse in the Yard 
Seattle Times' EcoConsumer columnist Tom Watson shows you how to use salvaged materials in the garden, from bricks and boards to old tools, toys and broken statues. These items can be used to make raised beds, pathways, trellises, garden art and much more - you'll save money and have a one-of-a-kind garden! Tom has many distinctive props, from his own garden, the RE Store and elsewhere, to illustrate creative reuse in your yard. Free, RSVP to sarahk@re-store.org or 206.423.0675. Your Chinook Book coupon will help you save either 10% or $20 on your purchases!
July 25, 11am-12pm
RE Store, 1440 NW 52nd St, Seattle

Keeping Chickens in the City: A FREE Class!
Covering the basics of keeping chickens in the city. Includes information on starting with chicks.  This class will be held at the Seattle Public Library's Greenwood Branch.  This is a free community event organized by the Seattle FreeSchool. All are welcome!
July 29, 6:30-7:45pm
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle