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Foolscap: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 27; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28. Science-fiction convention features books, art and panel discussions. Cost: $45-$50. Marriott Hotel, 17401 164th Ave. N.E., Redmond. 206-938-2452 or www.foolscapcon.org.
Originally called Windy Point Fruit Ranch, the Windy Point Vineyards in Yakima were purchased in 1972 by Stanislaw Stepniewski and his wife, Patricia. Stan, a retired mechanical engineer from Southern California and a Polish immigrant, had the vision of growing grapes and developing the fruit ranch as a winery from the very beginning. Yet it wasn’t until after his death in 1998 that his dream began to take shape under the direction of his son, Mike Stepniewski, and daughter-in-law, Liz.
Fall is here and it’s time to get back into a healthy routine. With the kids back in school, fall can be a great time to get started.
Jeanne Maimon would rather go naked than wear clothes for sale in today’s stores. But Maimon’s no nudist. Instead of nudity, she makes her own clothes.
Two heavily armored, gun-toting super soldiers encounter each other in the crowded halls of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. They each bear a striking resemblance to the Master Chief from the “Halo” video game series. No violence erupts, no chase ensues. The two simply nod to one another as they pass. It’s a bit like two motorcyclists gesturing to each other in silent acknowledgment of their shared passion.
Enhanced waters — they’re everywhere, and according to Dr. Donald Shifrin of Pediatric Associates in Bellevue and member of the American Pediatrics Association, kids don’t know how to drink water anymore.
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Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar is offering ounce pours of four top-of-the-line wines from its Enomatic wine preservation system.
Music Works Northwest will begin its free First Friday Concert series at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 3 with Daniel Barry, Walk All Ways. The concert series offers the community a chance to attend live performances by professional musicians from the Pacific Northwest and beyond in an intimate setting with great acoustics, Music Works’ Studio B.
Jessica Simpson, Wynonna Judd and Sergio Mendes will headline the entertainment lineup at the Snoqualmie Casino.
Tutus may start appearing in Bellevue any time of day or night, rain or shine, as photographers both amateur and professional choose their favorite Ballet Bellevue dancer for a chance to win the $500 First Prize in Ballet Bellevue’s “This is YOUR Ballet Bellevue” Photo Contest. Prizes of $200 and $100 also will be awarded for second and third places.
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Opening night to feature Matt Haimovitz, Andy Simionescu and Claude Frank
By Christine Shultz Reporter Newspapers Look out, Simba, there’s an ogre coming your way. With the opening of “Shrek the…
A guided walk today will take people through Bellevue, from Lake Sammamish to Lake Washington, along Bellevue’s scenic Lake to Lake Greenway Trail. The annual Lake-to-Lake Walk, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday at Weowna Park, is hosted by Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services and the American Volkssport Association / Northwest Striders.
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