Purchase Green Power
Seattle City Light (greenupseattle.org) Purchase green power for the percentage of energy you use. $3/25%, $6/50%, $12/100%.

Puget Sound Energy (pse.com) Purchase 100% of your usage for just over a penny per kWh (usually $10 extra per month), or in blocks of $2 per 160 kWh.

Snohomish PUD (snopud.com) Contributions to Planet Power can be made in $3 increments. Tacoma Power (tacomapower.com) Evergreen Options can be purchased for $3 per 250 kWh. More...

Scrub the tub Mix baking soda with water for an abrasive scrubbing paste, or substitute castile soap such as Dr. Bronner’s in place of water for extra power. To disinfect the bathroom, spray with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with water.

Claim the drain Pour baking soda in the drain, add 1 cup white vinegar, and watch the volcano, just like in grade school. Flush with hot water and repeat if necessary.

All hands on the pans Mix white vinegar with enough salt to form a paste, and watch the grease slip away. Add 1 tsp lemon juice for scent and extra power. More...

Tribute to the Spirit - Little Big Band
The Burke Museum provides this opportunity to experience Native American story telling, music and dance. Over seven First Nations will be represented in this evening are coming together to commemorate the end of the 100th year anniversary of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Cost is $20 and available here.
Fri, Nov 20, 7:30pm
Meany Hall on the UW campus, U District, Seattle
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--Erin Russell, Sales Coordinator
Walkable: capable of or suitable for being walked
In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.

Or, as defined by Christopher Leinberger, a Land-use Strategist at the Brooking Institution in an NPR interview, "It's where you can get your daily needs met within walking distance. More...

The Stranger's 7th Annual Genius Awards
Each year, the Stranger recognizes artists and art organizations chosen by the papers editors. This year they are recognizing: Jeffry Mitchell (art), Zia Mohajerjasbi (film), Stacy Levine (literature), The Cody Rivers Show (theater), and Pacific Northwest Ballet (organization). This is the opportunity to celebrate these artists and art in general with music and drink.
Fri, Nov 13, 9pm
Moore Theater 1932 2nd Ave, Downtown Seattle

Green Kirkland - Arbor/Climate Action Day
Bring your shears, clippers, shovels and gloves to help clean up Cotton Hill Park. Energy and community spirit are strongly advised!
Sat, Nov 14, 9-12pm
Cotton Hill Park 110th Ave NE & NE 98th St, Kirkland
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-Erin Russell, Chinook Book Sales Coordinator

The fall leaves in the Cascades are one of my favorite things about this time of year. I made a point to plan a fall hike just to take in the reds, oranges and yellows that splatter the green mountains before falling for the winter. But, you are probably asking yourself, what do donuts have to do with this? Well what else are you going to fuel yourself with before a hike?! More...

--Erin Russell, Chinook Book Sales Coordinator

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it's all about the gathering of great people and amazing food.  This year I have pledged with the Cascade Harvest Coalition's Eat Local for Thanksgiving campaign and need to take a look at my options for having an unforgettable meal!

Ballard Farmers Market: I love buying produce at the Ballard Farmers Market because it feels like an adventure to see who has what local produce and products.  I plan on purchasing some local cheese at the Ballard Farmerís Market to use as an appetizer on Thanksgiving. Search ecometro.com to find the closest farmers market to you. More...

Have you ever thought about what sort of food grows around your neighborhood? The bounty of edibles found right around the corner, from apples and nuts to rosemary and greens, is astounding. The urban landscape is filled with fresh, free food if you just know what to look for. Plants you might normally ignore, like dandelions or nettles, can be cooked into healthy, delicious meals.

Many people first experienced wild foods in their childhood—learning to mushroom hunt with their grandfather or picking apples from a neighbor’s tree. Looking for wild fruits, veggies, and nuts is a fun family activity that helps teach kids the value of local, fresh food. In addition to having kids help you forage for your own kitchen, you can volunteer to help harvest urban edibles for those in need (see resources below). More...

BAM-O-WEEN! - Free Family Day
The Bellevue Art Museum is offering free admission to the galleries as well as Halloween art activities, scavenger hunt and shadow puppets in the auditorium.
Sat, Oct 31, 1-4pm
Bellevue Art Museum, 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue

Halloween at the Symphony
A Halloween-filled day at Benaroya Hall. The Seattle Symphony is putting on two, 35 minute performances for little ghosts and goblins. Later that evening, Alfred Hitchcock's film "Psycho" will be shown with the Seattle Symphony playing as a live soundtrack. Cost varies.
Sat, Oct 31, Kids: 10am & 11am, Pyscho: 8pm
200 University St, Downtown, Seattle

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Six years after plans were laid to open a new Whole Foods on 15th St that would service Ballard, Magnolia and Downtown commuters and residents, Interbay Whole Foods opened its doors to the public for a pre-Grand Opening gala on October 12, 2009 that was attended by over 1000 people. Not yet open for business, the new store had its wares on display, fully-stocked shelves providing an ornamental backdrop to the main attraction: the food. Proving Whole Foods' signature ability to tempt at every turn, premium hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine were served throughout the aisles. More...