Journey of Grief Support Group

This six-week support group provides a safe, confidential time and place for people to learn about grief and loss after the death of a loved one. Pre-registration required.

Where: Swedish/Edmonds 3rd Floor
21601 76th Ave. W. , Edmonds, WA 98026

Childlike Wonder meets the Elegance and Sophistication of Adulthood this Month at Cole Gallery

Northwest Gage Academy alumnus, Michelle Waldele-Dick, brings a whimsical twist to classical realism in her story book inspired oil paintings for her show at Cole Gallery running the month of November.

Where: Cole Gallery
107 5th Ave. S., Edmonds, WA 98020

PODS® of Seattle to brighten youth’s holidays by supporting Starlight Children’s Foundation toy drive, Nov. 1 – Dec. 31

(SEATTLE) – Nov. 9, 2012 – To fill a child’s Christmas with the holiday spirit, PODS® of Seattle, a moving and storage company, has teamed up with Walgreens and the Starlight Children’s Foundation to support the “Starlight Toy Drive” in Seattle and Bellingham, Wash. The drive will run Nov. 1 – Dec. 31. During the toy drive, PODS of Seattle will donate a wealth of PODS® containers to collect toy and book items and play a big role by serving as the main collection point at Walgreens stores. The public is encouraged to drop off donations at any of the PODS® containers onsite at the following participating Walgreens locations: 16423 Larch Way, Lynnwood, Wash. “We are honored to be providing moving and storage logistics for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and find it very gratifying to know that our business is able to help bring joy to many ill children this holiday season,” said Darryl Wright, general manger of PODS of Seattle. Once the toy drive is complete, PODS will deliver the donated toys and books to the local Starlight Children’s Foundation. The items will be distributed to Starlight families and to local hospitals that are a part of the Starlight network of medical facilities. The PODS donation is estimated to save the charity around $5,400 in transportation and logistics costs which will be handled by PODS of Seattle. “We are so grateful for all of our community partners such as PODS of Seattle and Walgreens,” said Amy Stillion, executive director of the Starlight Children’s Foundation Northwest. “Starlight Children’s Foundation Northwest supplies thousands of toys to children all over Washington State who are medically fragile or are in local hospitals. We really do rely on the entire community to make this happen.” For more information about PODS of Seattle and the charities it supports, visit: http://www.pods.com/seattle-community.aspx About PODS Enterprises, Inc. Founded in 1998, PODS currently provides moving and storage services to a population of more than 250,000,000 million consumers and businesses, in 48 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the U.K., through its company-owned and independent franchise network. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 400,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded 2,000,000 million deliveries and has over 145,000 PODS® containers in service. PODS® secure containers are constructed of a steel frame and are available in three sizes: approximately 7-by-7-by-8 feet, 12-by-8-by-8 feet and 16-by-8-by-8 feet. The 12-foot and 16-foot containers have been tested to withstand winds of more than 110-mph when partially loaded. Newer PODS® containers have the same steel frame construction but are completely recyclable panels made of steel skins and a high-density polyethylene core. For more information or to schedule service, visit PODS.com or call 800-776-7637. About Starlight Children’s Foundation Northwest Starlight Children’s Foundation is a non-profit organization providing education, entertainment and family events that improve the quality of life for children with chronic and life threatening medical conditions before, during and after treatment. Starlight Northwest touches the lives of over 7,000 children and their families each month through over 90 in-hospital programs and various outpatient events in Washington and Oregon. To volunteer, support, or learn more about Starlight, contact 425-861-7827 or visit www.starlight-northwest.org.

Where: Walgreens
16423 Larch Way, Lynwood, WA 98037

Art Classes for grades K-5

After School Art Program For public And Private Schools The Art Workshop is an award-winning fine art program that teaches the basic fundamentals fine art through drawing, painting and sculpting using various mediums and techniques. The Art Workshop After School Fine Art program was developed in 1994 to provide elementary schools students with quality art instruction, which the school system may be unable to provide. The program has been successfully implemented in over 35 public and private schools in two states. www.theartworkshopinc.com.

Where: Mukilteo School District
School Campus, Mukilteo, WA 98275

Bartell Drugs launches “Rocket to the Top of the Space Needle” -- Holiday visits to the Space Needle

Bartell Drugs launches “Rocket to the Top of the Space Needle” promotion with free visits to the holiday-themed Space Needle Observation Deck.

Where: Space Needle
400 Broad Street, Seattle, WA 98102