The Puget Sound Mobile Blood Drive will be in Mill Creek on Friday, June 22nd for those of you who have time and blood to give. The mobile unit will be located in the parking lot of Central Market 15606 Main Street – from 11AM until 5PM, closing between 1:30-2:30. Do tell.
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Mutt March 2012 & Relay For Life
“Two Days — Two Events — Benefiting All” happening at McCollum Park this June 2nd & 3rd. The annual Mutt March and Relay for Life are joining forces this year to provide two days of fun activities and entertainment, all the while benefiting their respective causes. The Mutt March starts on Saturday morning when it is expected that around 500 dog owners will take a leisurely 5k walk on the North Creek Trail & return through the City of Mill Creek’s Town Center. After the walk, there will be demonstrations, the YMCA dog costume contest and other prizes & giveaways. Funds raised through the Mutt March will benefit ChaseAway K9 Cancer & local food banks through Rotary First Harvest.
Then starting at 2:00PM on Saturday The American Cancer Society Relay For Life will begin activities that will last through the night until 9:00AM Sunday. Do tell.
There’s still time to get involved – how will you be included?
- Come to the Event this weekend:
- Be there for the opening ceremonies and the first lap honoring cancer survivors and their caregivers at 2:00 pm at McCollum Park.
- Visit our platinum level sponsor, Providence Regional Cancer Alliance who will have some great educational materials at their booth.
- Check out the teams’ activities and food booths, with all proceeds going to support the cause.
- Don’t miss the Luminaria ceremony and lap at 10:00 pm.
- Come walk with us to honor a loved one and support your community: Teams will be walking from 2:00 pm on Saturday all through the night until 9:00 am Sunday
- Go online and make a donation: http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12GW?fr_id=42952&pg=entry
- Purchase a Luminaria (or two) at $5 each to honor your friends and family who have been affected by cancer: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=42952&pg=fr_ecommerce
- Sign up to be honored as a Survivor: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12GW?sid=128523&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=42952
- Sign up to join a team or as an individual: http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12National?pg=informational&fr_id=42952&type=fr_informational&sid=128501
- Volunteer to help with set-up or clean-up – email Relay Mill Creek Event Chair, Mike Todd if you’d like to help at millcreekmike@frontier.com
For more information see previous blog post & for even more information go to: www.RelayForLife.org/millcreekwa and www.k9muttmarch.org
Caspar Babypants Returns!
The music group Caspar Babypants returns to the University Bookstore in Mill Creek on Saturday April 21st. The show, generously sponsored by Top Pot Doughnuts starts at 10:30AM. So, get there early to get a good spot, because these shows are extremely popular.
Some reviews from the band website:
“Caspar Babypants isn’t music for just kids it’s fantastically hooky, cool, authentic pop. Chris Ballew is master and has proven it in two bands now.” Stone Gossard-Pearl Jam
“Caspar Babypants makes exquisitely hummable, catchy tunes, like top 40 for the under 4 set. Great for singing games, car trips, for getting the whole family to sing together.” – Gunnar Madsen – Musician & children’s artist
Caspar Babypants is Chris Ballew from the band, Presidents of the United States making music for kids (and their parents & grandparents). For more information about the band visit http://babypantsmusic.com
Columbia Funding Mortgage Expands
Columbia Funding Mortgage now has two locations in Mill Creek to serve their clients. I recently attended an open house to celebrate the opening of their spacious new offices in the Sydney Plaza Building — 15906 Mill Creek Blvd — Suite 108. The original location — 15418 Main Street — Suite 102 in Mill Creek Town Center is still a warm, friendly, professional place to consult with mortgage experts, but now the Sydney Plaza office offers clients added flexibility and accessibility with attractive and comfortable spaces.
Led by Branch manager, Steve Knox, Columbia Funding Mortgage excels in giving clients great rates and excellent service. From their website:
Our goal is to provide such outstanding expertise, communication and service that you will be compelled to refer us to your friends and family.
- We will treat you with respect
- We will give you the information you need to make an informed loan decision
- We will patiently answer all of your questions
- We will regularly provide you with loan status updates
- We will return your telephone calls or other information inquiries in a timely manner
- We will always be honest with you
- After your loan closes our relationship with you is just beginning. We want you to consider us your loan advisor for life and call upon us anytime you have a question related to mortgage financing.
In addition, Steve and his wife Linda believe in investing in the community. With Columbia Funding Mortgage, they took on the organization and administration of the Run of the Mill 5K Run/Walk in 2006and turned it into an event in which 100% of the entry fees are allocated to community programs.
For more information on the Company, the Team and services call 425-357-1044 (Sydney Plaza) or 425-341-2222 (Mill Creek Town Center) or visit the Columbia Funding Mortgage website: http://cfundingmortgage.com
Happy New Year!
Well, okay so I went a little AWOL for a while. Sorry. Hope everyone had a special Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year holiday with family and friends. And hello, 2012!
I managed to become real busy during December, and I especially had a great time indulging in some local, small business shopping:
Reigning Imagination Toys for a cool Melissa and Doug easel for a special granddaughter.
Nest Home and Gift for wonderful hostess gifts, unique holiday decor gifts for friends & our own house, too! Nest is the place to find Sid Dickson tiles for those special friends (you know who you are). Another fun “find”: a delightful framed “A” for the daughter of one special friend. Owner, Susan Stone wraps everything so lavishly, too!
Took shopping breaks, in order to keep Holiday strength/stamina up, at FireStation Deli, Claypit Starbuck’s, Tablas, Azul, and Top Pot. Oh, don’t be silly. Of course, not all at once.
Books, Husky gear, stationery, journals and artist supplies at University Bookstore.
Candles, stocking stuffers, and fun decor at Pier 1.
Troll Beads for the DsIL, scarves, pillows, Brighton travel tote for SIL and candles & fragrance from Thymes for our office manager, all found at Belle Provence. Diane and her team are always so knowledgeable & helpful.
Gift cards for doughnuts from Frost Doughnuts to be placed in all the stockings. mmmmm . . . bacon topped maple bars, anyone?
deVine Wines was the obvious choice to research and choose lovely wine gifts for the in-laws. Proprietors, Tom and Candis always have fabulous ideas and suggestions for any occasion or for gifts.
Jerry & Donita Price and their wonderful staff at Mill Creek Jewelers were invaluable & ultra helpful with a last minute gift for another special granddaughter. I found a beautiful sterling chain & engravable medallion. Did I mention this was on Friday the 23rd? I had ordered one online, but was extremely disappointed in the quality. Jerry said not a problem to personally engrave it by noon on Christmas Eve. Mental note: Next time, go to Mill Creek Jewelers first.
Last stops: QFC for the tenderloin roast, horse radish sauce, salad ingredients & potatoes. Central Market for the Dungeness crab, Raincoast Crisps ( way cool crackers from Canada), & fresh brussel sprouts.
Now you know why I had no time to add a post to this blog. I was just having way too much fun re-exploring & shopping in my own neighborhood, Mill Creek. Do tell.
Hear those Sleigh Bells Jingling
Santa Claus is coming to Mill Creek! This Friday, Dec 3rd at 3:00PM, Santa will have his own parade down Main Street in the Mill Creek Town Center to kick off an evening of Holiday Festivities.
Following the parade, Mill Creek City Hall will be the place to be for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, scheduled for 4:30PM.
From 4:00-7:00PM, throughout the Mill Creek Town Center, enjoy photos with special characters, pictures with Santa at The Forum, live music, carriage rides, cookie decorating, carollers, face painting, shopping, dining and more. Do tell.
Come bring your friends and family to join in this wonderful kick-off to the Holiday Season in Mill Creek. Proudly sponsored by the City of Mill Creek, Mill Creek Town Center and Mill Creek Rotary Club.