Beat the Winter Brews

Hi Bailey Farm! We’re officially over the hump of winter now, and you’re probably looking forward to the Spring—whenever it may come.

If the colder weather and lack of daylight tends to get you down, check out the Beat the Winter Brews beer festival on Friday (from 5:30pm to 8:30pm) at Issaquah’s Gilman Village, located at 317 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 98027.

As you well may know, our region is filled with lots of great wineries, breweries, and distilleries, and tonight’s your chance to try their selections all in one place—and get rid of your winter blues, too.

Tickets for the event are $25 in advance and $30 at the door—you can by your ticket at http://www.beatthewinterbrews.com/.

According to the festival’s website, the following businesses will be on hand:

Breweries
Big Al Brewery
Two Beers Brewery
Georgetown Brewing Co.
Hale's Ales Breweries
Iron Horse Brewery
Mac & Jacks
Ninkasi Brewing
Rogue Brewery
Seattle Cider Company
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Co.
The Pike Brewing Company

Wineries
ICON Cellars
Echo Ridge Cellars
Fivash Cellars

Distilleries
Batch 206
Jim Beam

Click here for more information about the Beat the Brews Fest!

A Benefit with New Orleans Flavor

In Washington State, nearly one in four students fails to graduate High School. But one local organization is working hard to change that—Communities in Schools Washington offers a range of services to help improve our state’s dropout rate, from one-on-one tutoring, physical and mental health care, and college preparation to school-wide offerings like anti-bullying programs and assemblies. But just because Communities in Schools works towards a good cause doesn’t mean they can’t also have fun, too!

On March 15, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Seattle Design Center, you can support their cause and get a taste of Mardi Gras at their 5th Annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction. The benefit will feature delicious New Orleans-style food, an aerial performance, tarot card readers, a silent auction, and more. Proceeds will benefit local students by equipping them with the support they need to stay in school, graduate on time, and have a bright future. If you’ve never been to this great annual benefit, you can head over to Communities in Schools’ website to view their Mardi Gras 2013 photos on Flickr, or watch their video on YouTube. 

Click here for more information on the Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction Benefit for Communities in Schools Washington.

Third Annual Shakaroo Benefit Concert

The Everett Animal Shelter’s third annual Shakaroo benefit concert first started out as a small concert, but now it’s grown to be so much more. Tomorrow, Saturday, February 15, will be the third annual Shakaroo concert, featuring live music, shelter dogs in a “pooch parade,” and more, all at the Everett Performing Arts Center.

The main musical act for the evening will be reggae/rock band Nigel Mustafa, but the highlight of the evening is expected to be the pooch parade, which will feature 20 adoptable dogs from the shelter. There will also be a “Whine & Wine” meet and greet session with the dogs, which will be available for adoption at the shelter on Sunday, February 16, at 10:00 am. Among the event’s sponsors are other animal-friendly organizations, including our good friends at Paddywack!

PAWPRINT SPONSORS Ross Lake Resort rosslakeresort.com
Diamond Veterinary Associates diamondvet.com
Camp Canine Doggy Daycare campcaninepark.com

TAIL WAGGER SPONSORS: PADDYWACK paddywack.net
AFSCME Local #113
Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital pilchuckvet.com

Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.

Tickets are $20 and on sale now at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Rd., via email at shakaroo@everettwa.gov, or by calling the SHAKAROO hotline (425) 257-6040.

To Go Agricultural School

Here in Bothell, we’re surrounded by some of the best agricultural and environmental resources that region has to offer. And with tons of farmers markets, dairies, wineries, and more, all within spitting distance, there’s one place that ties it all together: 21 Acres Center for Local Food in Sustainable Living, in Woodinville.

21 Acres is a nonprofit agricultural/environmental learning center that aims to showcase the agricultural heritage of our region. They’re also a center for innovation, utilizing sustainable design and technology that can make all that we love about local produce event better. Think of it as a school, kitchen, retail market, and event space all in one.

If you’re looking for a fun weekend activity in the next month or so, consider heading over to 21 Acres for one of these classes taking place in February:

Organizing Digital and Print MemoriesFeb 01, 2014
from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

How many cherished memories have you stuffed in drawers or packed up in boxes, hoping to put them in albums later? How many digital photos are longing to escape your camera or computer so that they can be seen and celebrated? In Organizing Digital and Print Memories, Laura Leist will provide students with lessons, tips, and resources for managing all your digital and print photos, as well as the memories which these photos captured.

Eating for a Lifetime Series-1. Four Pillars of Living Well Feb 08, 2014
from 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

Are you interested in learning more about the relationship between the food on your plate and your health? In this interactive three- class series, you will learn practical and delicious ways to gain a deep understanding about the benefits of eating whole, unprocessed food. At the end of each class, enjoy a light meal featuring local and pesticide-free ingredients.

Simply Seasonal Series-Winter Soups Feb 11, 2014
from 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Come learn how to create a scrumptious meal featuring locally harvested ingredients in the middle of winter. Each class will focus on simple recipes that you can easily replicate at home. From authentic Italian dishes to comfort favorites, you may be surprised at just how creative you can get with making the most of seasonal ingredients.


Click here to learn more about 21 Acres and their classes!