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The Salvage Bride at the ReStore The ReStore 's bride to be Rachel Bair will show the ins and outs of using salvaged materials with style for the big day. Sat, Mar 13, 10am-12pm The ReStore, 1440 NW 52nd St, Ballard Mobile Chowdown III In addition to local favorites, mobile eateries from Portland...

Transformational Lecture Series: Towards an American Architecture Featuring Robert Young, this lecture will outline four topics crucial for Oregon: close at hand food production, transportation networks, diminished reliance upon imported energy sources, and urban regions growing compactly and responsively...

The Food & Wine Show An annual Twin Cities event, which offers up a prime selection of fine wines, specialty beers, delicious gourmet cuisine and even chef demos. Need a gift for the foodie in your life? Simply come to see the latest array of kitchen gadgetry. Thu-Sun, Feb 18-21 Macy's, 700 On...

Future of Health: Brendan Brazier - Vegan Fitness With a 100% plant-based diet, Brendan Brazier is a professional athlete competing in Ironman Triathlons and 50km Ultra Marathons. He will be giving a talk about his new book, Thrive Fitness , that promotes the idea of total fitness on a vegan diet. Cost...

2nd Annual Fremont Gingerbread House Build Off Logan's Hammer, a local building and renovation company, leads the charge on unimaginable structures alongside other local companies. On display at Theo Chocolate and you can vote for your favorite there or here . Through Dec 17, 10-6pm 3400 Phinney...

The A.W.A.R.D. Show Twelve artists from the Northwest will present 15 minute performances to compete for a $10,000 prize. Audiences will vote on their favorite act each evening and finalists will compete on the 4th night to win. Cost is $15. Thu-Sun, Dec 10-13, 8pm On the Boards 100 W Roy, Lower Queen...

First Bite Boulder: A Local Celebration of World Class Dining First Bite Boulder is an annual week long event highlighting the Boulder dining scene. For one full week, Boulder's top restaurants offer a special three course prix fixe dinner menu. The week celebrates Boulder's exceptional dining...

“From the Ground Up” Workshop Weekend Featuring Will Allen of Growing Power This two-day, intensive, hands-on workshop will show how sustainable, healthy local food production can be developed in an urban setting. This is a rare opportunity to experience Will Allen and the Growing Power program outside...

Parents heading out on Halloween with children can do more than just chaperon the candy raids. The site Green Halloween suggests taking along your own reusable bag and offering to collect old cell phones from the neighbors you visit . Not only will you prevent e-waste from reaching the landfill, but...