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By Erin Russell The Hazel P-Patch at the corner of NW 42nd St and Baker Ave NW in Fremont joins the Seattle community garden family this Sunday, March 21st. I find Seattle's newest P-Patch amazing because it consists of new innovations as well as a show of heart warming community spirit. Longtime...

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...

As you are out and about this month, you will no doubt find yourself bombarded with shades of pink and red at every turn. Whether or not you are a lover of things heart-shaped and lacy, I encourage you to think green in your choices of Valentine’s Day gifts and treats this year. Here are some ideas ...

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...

By Sally Bell, Chinook Book Advertising Sales Manager It's the New Year. I'm ready to take 2010 by the horns and live with more intention. What can I do for 2010? I'm making a list of resolutions that are good for the planet and good for my soul. Here are some ideas I plan on putting into...

--Dawn Youmans, Sales and Project Manager The answer is yes. As the days get colder, life on the streets becomes a daily struggle to survive. For twenty-nine years, Sisters of the Road has been helping to provide hot and wholesome meals to homeless and very low-income individuals and families. In your...

The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture did research that shows few differences in price for Iowa-grown vegetables, eggs and meat when compared to similar non-local products. “We found that during peak season, produce items at farmers’ markets were very competitive and in several cases lower than...

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...