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The Chinook Book team was lucky enough to have a St. Patrick's Day visit from Sheila and Dave, the DJ's of the Morning Show on Kink FM. They brought Voodoo Donuts, Irish Soda Bread, and great spirit! Thanks for visiting, Sheila and Dave!

By, Jill Amsberry, Community Outreach Manager Are you a reality television junkie that can't figure out how to reconcile your viewing obsession with your desire to live more lightly on the planet? Then you may be thrilled to learn about Mission: Sustainable , Seattle's new "green" TV...

By Mariah Olson, Sustainable Business Accounts Manager When I hear the phrase DIY, I immediately think of clothing, accessories and jewelry. And sure enough, there are spaces all over Seattle where you can go and use other peoples' sewing machines and craft tools to express this kind of creativity...

Here are tips to decorate gifts with materials you may already have that can be creatively reused: Make or buy a gift bag that can be reused for the next gift. Bags can be as simple or elaborate as you like, and they have an old fashioned charm. Create your own wrapping paper with old books. Take art...

Forgo the wrapping paper this holiday season and give a connection to the arts. Theater tickets, music tickets or lessons, and art classes are affordable, memorable and sustainable. They also support our local creative community. Celebrate the holiday season with the 30th Anniversary production of The...

I bet virtually all of you reading this post have a 5-10 year old child that you are looking to buy a gift for this holiday season. Whether you're a parent or an honorary "auntie" to your friends' kid, there is a child in this world to whom you want to show your love. If you are reading...

I bet virtually all of you reading this post have a 5-10 year old child that you are looking to buy a gift for this holiday season. Whether you're a parent or an honorary "auntie" to your friends' kid, there is a child in this world to whom you want to show your love. If you are reading...

Forgo the wrapping paper this holiday season and give a connection to the arts. Theater tickets, music tickets or lessons, and art classes are affordable, memorable and sustainable. They also support our local creative community. The 2010 season at Cal Shakespeare Theater marks 20 years at the Bruns...

-Jill Amsberry, Community Outreach Manager 'Tis the season to stress about long holiday shopping lists and ever-increasing credit card debt, at least if you are anything close to the average American. For me, this is the time of year when I struggle to reconcile my anti-consumptive aspirations with...

Forgo the wrapping paper this holiday season and give a connection to the arts. Theater tickets, music tickets or lessons, and art classes are affordable, memorable and sustainable. They also support our local creative community. At the Arvada Center for the Arts , adults and children can take one of...