Calendar of Events
Pathways Lecture Series for Parents
May 6, 2008
Children’s and ParentMap magazine are sponsoring the Pathways Lecture Series for Parents again. Tickets are $18 in advance, $25 at the door and $25 in advance, $30 at the door for the Dr. Gottman lectures; each lecture runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (800) 838-3006.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - The Teen Brain: What Parents Need to Know, Laura Kastner, PhD, at the Seattle Children’s Theatre
Guild Association Annual Meeting
May 7, 2008
Guild Association Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 7; 9:30 a.m.; registration, displays and training; 11:30 a.m. meeting and luncheon; The Westin Hotel, Downtown Seattle.
Celebrate guild successes and learn about future directions for the Guild Association and Children’s Hospital. E-mail Guild Association or call (206) 987-2153.
National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition
May 5-9, 2008
Chicago, IL
"At the Barn" Burkland Road Antique and Garden Faire
May 9, 2008
“At the Barn” Burkland Road Antique and Garden Faire Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days; Juntunen Farm and Gardens, Mount Vernon.
Dozens of vendors will sell antiques, garden art, gifts and food. Enjoy self-guided tours of nine acres of the 51-acre farm, which are dedicated to garden themes from simple, cottage style designs to more formal, European-inspired rooms. Admission is $5 per person; children attend for free.
Call (360) 416-6650 for more information, or visit Ann Carlson Guild
Presented by the Ann Carlson Guild.
Seattle KIDS Day
May 10, 2008
Seattle KIDS Day Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m.; The Pacific Science Center, Seattle.
Enjoy a fun-filled day for the entire family and help find a cure for primary immunodeficiency disorders. Admission is free. Call (425) 562-1784 for more information.
Presented by the Primary Immunodeficiency Research Guild.
NurseWeek Career Fair
May 15, 2008
10am - 2:30pm
WA State Convention and Trade Center
Seattle, WA
Washington State Society of Medical Assistants Conference 2008
May 15-16, 2008
Silverdale, Washington
Caring for Kids Through Coffee
May 16, 2008
Stop by Magnolia Coffee Company drive-thru and participate in “Caring for Kids through Coffee,” a special event to raise money for Children’s Hospital’s greatest needs.
Drive up between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. and order your coffee by donation. 100% of proceeds goes to Children’s Hospital.
Magnolia Coffee Company
3301 W McGraw Street
Seattle, WA 98199
Annual Spring Auction & Thank You Dance
May 17, 2008
Annual Spring Auction & Thank You Dance, Saturday, May 17, 5:30 p.m.; Hillcrest Park Lodge, Mt. Vernon.
The Carolyn Johnson Guild will hold their annual Spring Live and Silent Auction, Raffles followed with a fun filled evening of dancing for their donors and volunteers.
Tickets $10 includes entry fee a lovely assortment of hors d’ oeuvres and delicious desserts.
For more information call (360) 424-3785.
SteveSongs Concert
May 17, 2008
Steve Roslonek, aka SteveSongs, will make his Seattle debut in an acoustical performance to benefit Children’s Hospital uncompensated care, Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m.; Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle.
The concert will feature entertaining, interactive and educational songs for kids and adults.
Tickets are $10 for children 2 and older and $12 for adults. Infants under two are free.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.stevesongs.com/shows.html, or call (206) 938-6703. ParentMap newsmagazine and Online Resource is the proud exclusive Parenting Media sponsor of the event. Presented by the Blue Sky Guild.
Fourth Annual Black Tie Bingo Dinner and Auction
May 17, 2008
Fourth Annual Black Tie Bingo Dinner and Auction Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m.; Spirit of Washington Event Center, Renton.
The Nightingale Guild’s annual event will feature bingo, silent and live auctions, dessert auction and a delicious dinner. Proceeds benefit uncompensaed care and Children’s Intensive Care Unit. Tickets are $50 per person before April 28; $75 per person thereafter.
Call (253) 630-0423 for more information.
Tri-Cities Guilds Golf Classic
May 17, 2008
Tri-cities Guilds Golf Classic Saturday, May 17; 7 a.m. to noon, registration and check-in; 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. tee-off;Tri-City Country Club, Kennewick.
Event will include a continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. Awards ceremony during dinner will feature live and silent auctions. Registration is $175 per person or $800 for a foursome. Call (509) 551-1808 or visit www.tcchguilds.org
Presented by the Tri-Cities Golf Classic Guilds.
Haircuts 4 Kids Golf Tournament
May 17, 2008
Haircuts 4 Kids Golf Tournament Saturday, May 17, 1:30 p.m.; Trophy Lake Golf & Casting, Port Orchard.
Enjoy a delightful round of golf and chances to win wonderful prizes. Lunch, golf, cart, banquet and auction included for $120 per person. Call (206) 914-4111 for more information.
Presented by the Haircuts 4 Kids Guild.
Wine Tasting & Auction
May 18, 2008
Wine Tasting & Auction, Sunday, May 18, 5 p.m.; Bellevue Towers, Bellevue.
Please join the Mary M. Clise Guild for a very enjoyable evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and auction.
For more information contact Mary M. Clise Guild
or call (425) 466-1166
Fourth Annual Winemakers Dinner & Auction
May 18, 2008
Fourth Annual Winemakers Dinner and Auction Sunday, May 18, 4:45 p.m.; Purple Cafe and Wine Bar, Kirkland.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a delicious five-course dinner with wine pairings. Featured winemaker Mike Januik will provide commentary on wine selections.
Tickets are $75 per person and include a raffle and live and silent auctions.
Call (425)402-6409 for more information.
Presented by the Eastside Friends for Children’s Guild.
Pathways Lecture Series for Parents
May 20, 2008
Children’s and ParentMap magazine are sponsoring the Pathways Lecture Series for Parents again. Tickets are $18 in advance, $25 at the door and $25 in advance, $30 at the door for the Dr. Gottman lectures; each lecture runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (800) 838-3006.
Tuesday, May 20 - Making Marriage Work, John Gottman, PhD, at Herzl Ner Tamid, Mercer Island
Nursing Students of Washington State 2008 Convention/6th Annual Northwest Student Nursing Career Fair
May 24, 2008
9am - 4pm
Seattle University, Piggott Building
Miracle Makers
May 31, 2008
Saturday, 7:00-11:00 p.m. on KOMO 4
Tune in for the 24th annual celebration as patients, volunteers and special guests share their stories about Children’s. Viewers are encouraged to call in a pledge.
Co-sponsored by Costco Wholesale and KOMO 4.
3rd Annual Wine Gala & Auction
June 14, 2008
3rd Annual Wine Gala & Auction, Saturday, June 14, 5 p.m.; The Cutting Garden, Sequim
Enjoy a wonderful evening of wine tasting, hearty hors d’oeuvres and a beautiful out door garden. Partake in fun activities and silent and live auctions. Dress warm!
Tickets $20 per person in advance and $25 day of event.
For more information contact the Trey Green Guild
or call (360) 683-1101
Children's Ride Gala and Auction
June 27, 2008
Children’s Ride Gala and Auction Friday, June 27, 6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Bellevue.
The auction will feature a Harley-Davidson motorcycle customized by Brian Klock of Klock Werks Kustom Cycles.
Tickets are $150 per person and include dinner, entertainment and live and silent auctions.
Call (206) 987-4876 or visit the Imagine Guild
Presented by the Imagine Guild.
Children's Ride 13
June 29, 2008
Children’s Ride 13 Sunday, June 29, 7 a.m. registration begins; Qwest Field, Seattle
Custom motorcycle builders Paul Yaffe and Keith Wong will lead a ride escorted by the Washington State Patrol from Qwest Field in Seattle to White River Amphitheatre in Aubrun.
Enjoy a delicious barbecue and an afternoon of great music. Registration is $60 per person and includes a concert.
Tickets are also available for the concert only.
Call (206) 987-4876 or visit Imagine Guild
Presented by the Imagine Guild.
20th Annual Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Auto Races
July 4, 2008
20th Annual Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Auto Races Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pacific Raceways, Kent.
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend and the 20th anniversary of the Historics races with Al User Sr., four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. Enjoy races featuring more than 250 rare and beautiful pre-1970 automobiles. Displays will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Porsche and feature historic NASCAR vehicles. Adult tickets are $25 per day or $40 for a three-day pass; children’s tickets are $5 per day. For more information, call (206) 987-2777 or visit SOVREN Guild
Presented by the SOVREN Guild.
Warren Moon & Steve Pool Golf Classic Guild Cocktail Party and Auction
July 13, 2008
Warren Moon & Steve Pool Golf Classic Guild Cocktail Party and Auction Sunday, July 13, 6:30 p.m.; place to be determined.
Join NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon and KOMO 4 TV’s Steve Pool for cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions.
Tickets are $250 per person. Call (206) 524-5300.
Presented by the John L. Scott Foundation.
Warren Moon & Steve Pool Golf Classic
July 14, 2008
Warren Moon & Steve Pool Golf Classic Monday, July 14, 12 noon shot gun start; The Golf Club at Newcastle, Newcastle
Hit the links with the Warren Moon & Steve Pool Golf Classic Guild.
Entry fee is $500 per person. For more information call (206) 524-5300.
Lenny Wilkens Dinner Auction
August 8, 2008
Friday, August 8th at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency. Tickets $125 per person.
Benefiting the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic. For more information or to RVSP, contact Brigid Graham or call (425) 223-5387.
Lenny Wilkens Celebrity Golf Classic
August 9, 2008
Saturday, August 9th at Echo Falls Country Club.
Golf packages start at $275 per person. Benefiting the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic. For more information or to RVSP, contact Brigid Graham or call (425) 223-5387.
Auction of Washington Wines
August 14, 2008
August 14-16, 2008 at Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville
PICNIC -Thursday, August 14th; wine tastings, casual gourmet picnic, games, silent auction and entertainment.
Wine Maker Dinners- Friday, August 15th; intimate winemaker dinner series at wineries or Seattle area residences.
Covey Run 10K and Family 5K Walk/Run - Saturday, August 16th 8 a.m.; run/walk through Woodinville’s wine country. Start and finish at Red Hook Brewery.
Gala -Saturday, August 16th; an evening featuring an incredible array of rare and collectible wine, unique wine vacations plus a multi-course dinner created by renown Northwest chefs coupled with Washington wine.
Benefiting Children’s Hospital uncompensated care. Call (206) 667-9463 ×204 or visit the Auction of Washington Wines for more information.
Covey Run 10K and Talking Rain 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash
August 16, 2008
Covey Run 10K and Talking Rain 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash Saturday, August 16, 8 a.m.; start and finish Red Hook Brewery, Woodinville
Presented by the Run for Children’s Guild. Pre-register for $25 or on race day for $30.
Children under 14 participate for free.
All encouraged to bring pledges and donations for uncompensated care.
Call (206) 987-4816 or visit “Run for Children’s Guild”: www.runforchildrens.org
Ninth Annual Children's Golf Classic Dinner Party and Auction
August 17, 2008
Ninth Annual Children’s Golf Classic Dinner Party and Auction Sunday, August 17; Safeco Field, Seattle.
Call (206) 281-7130 or e-mail Tournament Office
Presented by the Friends of Costco Guild.
Fifth Annual Summer Celebration
August 23, 2008
Fifth Annual Summer Celebration Saturday, August 23, 6:30 p.m.; Horn Rapids Golf and Country Club, Richland
Join the Sam & Althea Stroum Guild for tropical-themed festivities which will include Texas John’s barbecue, wine, delicious desserts, a steel drum band and dancing.
Tickets are $45 per person. Call (509) 627-5619.
Fourth Annual Friends of John L. Scott Golf Tournament
August 23, 2008
Fourth Annual Friends of John L. Scott Golf Tournament Monday, August 25, 12:30 p.m.; Bear Creek Country Club, Woodinville
Enjoy an unforgettable round of golf in a beautiful and challenging course. Event will include lunch, silent auction, dinner and prizes. Registration is $150 per person.
Call (425) 269-6075. Presented by the Friends of John L. Scott Guild.
Raising Dough for Children's Hospital
September 1, 2008
September; Great Harvest Bread Co.
All five of the Seattle-area stores will donate 100% of proceeds from honey-wheat “Bread-y Bears” created especially for this fundraising promotion. Each bear is named by a hospital patient.
The bears, which cost $15 each, will be baked daily during the last two weeks of September, but pre-orders are accepted all month at any Great Harvest store.
Sixth Annual Kirkland Concours d'Elegance
September 7, 2008
Sixth Annual Kirkland Concours d’Elegance Sunday, September 7, 9 a.m.; Carillon Point, Kirkland.
A display of more than 90 rare pre- and post-war automobiles will feature American and European Classics, including an entire class of rare 16-cylinder Cadillacs and Marmons.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children.
Visit www.kirklandconcours.com or call (206) 987-6806.
Supported by the SOVREN Guild.
Fourth Annual Cone for Kids
September 7, 2008
Fourth Annual Cones for Kids Sunday, September 7, 1 to 4 p.m.; Alki Beach Bath House, Seattle.
Join the Eternally Joyful Guild on the beach for ice cream cones and sundaes, entertainment, raffles and games.
Proceeds will help outfit a playroom in Children’s Oncology Department.
Free admission. Call (206) 932-5669.
Sixth Annual Cure for Mito Auction & Dinner
September 13, 2008
Sixth Annual Cure for Mito Auction & Dinner Saturday, September 13, 5:30 p.m.; Nestle Training Center at Carnation Farm, Carnation.
Support mitochondrial patient care and research by joining the Mitochondrial Research Guild for a four-course dinner with wines provided by JM Cellars. The evening will include silent and live auctions as well as live music and dancing.
For more information visit www.nwmito-research.org or e-mail a.farrington2@verizon.net
Third Annual Swing for Jenna's Wings Gold Torunament
September 15, 2008
Third Annual Swing for Jenna’s Wings Golf Tournament Monday, September 15, 1 p.m. shotgun start; Echo Falls Country Club, Snohomish.
Join the Jenna’s Wings Guild for a Hawaiian-themed day of golf and other fun activities such as raffles and a silent auction. Registration fee of $150 per person includes lunch, golf, cart and dinner. Proceeds benefit Children’s Social Work Emergency Fund.
Call (206) 890-1238 or visit www.jennas-wings.org
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses
September 25-27, 2008
Albuquerque Convention Center
Albuquerque, NM
16th Annual Toy Drive
September 27, 2008
16th Annual Toy Drive Saturday, September 27, 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.; Husky Stadium, Seattle.
Presented by the Guardian Angel Guild & Les Schwab Tires.