Bloodworks Mobile Blood Drive: On June 28, head over to the William Grassie Wine Estates tasting room, 7802 Center Blvd. SE, in Snoqualmie, to participate in a mobile blood drive with Bloodworks Northwest. Appointments for the mobile drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. are required and can be scheduled at bloodworksnw.org. For more information, contact info@wmgrassiewines.com.
Fall City Friday Market: Head over to Aroma Coffee Co., 33429 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City, for their Friday Market on June 28. Local farmers and artisans will be on-site as well as a few food trucks and a beer and wine garden hosted by Sigillo Cellars and Snoqualmie Falls Brewery. The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact info@aromacoffeeco.com.
Pints & Prime Rib for the Trails: Join the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance at Dru Bru, 10 Pass Life Way #3, Snoqualmie Pass, for their latest fundraising night celebrating the opening weekend of mountain biking at the Summit at Snoqualmie on June 28. $1 from every pint/mug and $4 from every pitcher sold during the event will be donated to the alliance and $2 from every $35 prime rib dinner ticket sold. Guests will learn about local bike groups, play games and win prizes! The event will last from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., while dinner will start at 6 p.m. Call 206-524-2900.
Matt Fraser: Head over to the Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 SE North Bend Way in Snoqualmie, on June 28 for a night with “America’s Top Psychic Medium” Matt Fraser. Tickets for the 8 p.m., 21+ event are available on the casino’s website. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call 425-888-1234.
Firehouse Block Party: Head up to the Snoqualmie Pass Firehouse, 69802 Washington 906, Snoqualmie Pass, on June 29 to celebrate summer on the pass at the Firehouse Block Party. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the firehouse will host a raffle and fundraiser to benefit the volunteer firefighters, along with food and drink specials, games, a beer garden, and a vendor village full of local artisans. Contact info@passlifeworkspace.com.
Treasures in Heaven Ribbon-Cutting: Head over to the North Bend Outlet Mall, 421 S Fork Ave. SW Ste. H, to celebrate the grand opening of the new Treasures in Heaven location at 10 a.m. July 2. A tour of the new location will follow a ribbon cutting attended by city leaders and the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce. Call 425-531-5193.
North Bend Farmers Market: Shop for local seasonal produce at the North Bend Farmers Market from 4 to 8 p.m. July 4 at Si View Park, 400 SE Orchard Drive in North Bend. Concerts are held during the market every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Specialty products, fresh cut flowers and tasty treats will all be available for purchase. Check out a list of this year’s approved vendors at siviewpark.org. Contact jrittenhouse@siviewpark.org.
Carnation 4th of July Celebration: Celebrate the 4th of July with the city of Carnation at a day-long event. Starting at 8:30 a.m. with a 5K Run at Remlinger Farm and ending with a 10 p.m. fireworks show, participants can watch a kiddie parade, listen to music at several locations across the city and enjoy a beer garden. For a full event schedule, visit carnation4th.org. Contact megan@carnation4th.org.
Red, White & Boom: Head over to Snoqualmie Community Park, 35016 SE Ridge Street, on July 4 for Snoqualmie’s professional fireworks show produced by Church on the Ridge. The event will be from 7 to 11 p.m. and will feature vendors, food trucks, inflatables and activities. The show is estimated to begin at 9:45 p.m. and last 20 minutes. Contact jeff@churchontheridge.org.
Jess Buttermore, pictured here, leads the Art Park Committee and organized the cleanup effort. Photo courtesy of Fall City Arts
