Community Resources
My consulting relationship with you is very important to me. I am committed to providing you with an exceptional level of service that is not dependent on whether you are currently planning to sell or buy a home. I have designed my web site to provide a wide range of helpful information to you, for I sincerely appreciate the chance to work with you, both now and in the future.
This online directory provides you with links to useful information about family, home, school district, community, and local government resources, as well as a wide variety of recreational and cultural activities. The information is arranged by categories, in alphabetic order, so please be sure to scan the entire list.
If you have any questions after exploring the sites listed on this page, please feel free to send me an E-mail. I welcome your suggestions for links to other online resources that you think would be helpful to those who visit this web site.
| AREA INFORMATION | |
 Community Information - Free community profiles. |
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 Local and Regional Weather - Forecasts, weather patterns, etc. |
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 Puget Sound Traffic Information - Washington Department of Transportation online site with information about traffic conditions on major roads from Everett to Tacoma. |
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 The Seattle Times - Local news and events, area information, statistics, etc. |
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 Newspaper, TV and Radio Stations - Comprehensive list of newspapers, television and radio stations in Washington state. |
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 Puget Sound Business Listings - Links to a wide variety of businesses in the Puget Sound area. |
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 Best of Western Washington - King5 Television's "Best of Western Washington for 2005" for products and services, as chosen by more than 250,000 viewers. |
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 Best of Citysearch - "Best of Citysearch Seattle" selections for hotels, restaurants, nightlife, spa and beauty, and shopping. |
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 Better Business Bureau - Better Business Bureau office for western Washington and Oregon. |
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 Bellevue Chamber of Commerce - Official web site for Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. |
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 Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce - Official web site for the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce. |
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 Angie's List - Angie's List is a consumer-driven organization that collects customer satisfaction ratings on more than 250 categories of local service companies. |
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| ATHLETIC & FITNESS CLUBS | |
 Directory for Athletic & Fitness Clubs - Clubs and facilities within 25 miles of Seattle. |
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| AUDIO & HOME THEATER | |
 Advanced Audio Systems - One of the premier high-end audio/video stores in the Northwest. The owner, Curtis Havens, has been one of the leading retailers in the industry since the 1970's. Tacoma location. |
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 Definitive Audio - High-performance audio and video specialists. Seattle and Bellevue locations. |
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 Experience Audio - Experience audio...like never before. Offering the best in high performance audio. Equipment auditions by appointment. Seattle U-District location. Tim Ratcliffe, owner. |
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 Magnolia Audio Video - From high fidelity to high definition, it's still about your complete satisfaction. Six stores in the greater Puget Sound area. |
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 SpeakerLab - High quality audio, video, and mobile electronics since 1971. |
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| BOATING | |
 Directory of Boat Builders - Yachtworld.com's online directory of boat builders in the Pacific Northwest. |
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 Directory of Boat Dealerships - Yellow Pages online directory of boat dealerships in the Seattle area. |
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 Yacht Club Directory - Directory of yacht clubs in Washington state. |
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 Sailing Schools - List of sailing schools in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. |
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 Seattle Boat Show - The largest indoor boat show on the west coast, with many manufacturers and exhibitors. |
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 Boats Afloat Show - The largest on-water boat show on the west coast, with many exhibitors and demonstrations. |
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 Jensen Motor Boat - A Legacy of Great Boats.Since 1925, specializing in the construction, repair and refitting of classic wooden boats and yachts. Peter Proctor, GM. |
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 Opening Day - Opening day of yachting season, sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club. Festivities, boat parade, crew races, and more. |
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| CHILDCARE | |
 Seattle Nanny Network - Online resource for nannies and professional home staffing. |
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| CHURCHES & SYNAGOGUES | |
 Directory of Churches & Synagogues - AreaConnect directory of churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship in the Seattle and Eastside areas. |
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 Directory of Churches & Synagogues - CitySearch directory of churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship in the Seattle and Eastside areas. |
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| COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS | |
 List of Seattle/King County Social Agencies - ARC of King County's list of social service agencies. |
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 United Way of King County - Contains list of partner agencies offering services in King County. |
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| CONFERENCE & CONVENTION CENTERS | |
 Bell Harbor Conference Center - Seattle's premiere waterfront conference center. |
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 Meydenbauer Center - Located in Bellevue, the Meydenbauer Center is centrally located and can host groups from 300 to 3000 people. |
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 Sea-Tac Airport Conference Center - 6000 square feet of private, flexible meeting space that accommodates small group meetings or conferences for up to 200 participants. |
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 WA State Convention & Trade Center - Largest trade show and convention center in the Pacific Northwest. |
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 World Trade Center Seattle - The World Trade Center Seattle, part of a global network of 300+ facilities in 92 countries, hosts international trade discussions, decisions, and regional business opportunities. |
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| CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL CONTRACTING | |
 Julius-Stewart, Inc. - Poured-in-Place (PIP) and Tilt-Up concrete buildings, concrete masonry units (CMU), and wood frame construction; commercial glass; and steel building fabrication. George and JoAnna Gundlach, owners. |
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| DANCE, THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS | |
 5th Avenue Theater - Seattle's premier venue for musical theater and concerts since 1926. |
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 ACT Theater - The place for contemporary theater in Seattle. |
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 Intiman Theater - Since 1972, one of the premiere performing arts companies in the Pacific Northwest. Located at Seattle Center campus. |
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 Issaquah Village Theatre - Musical theater productions. |
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 Pacific Northwest Ballet - The Northwest's premier ballet company, widely acclaimed for its superb annual performance of "The Nutcracker". |
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 Paramount Theater - Historic theater, legendary performances. |
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 Seattle Performs - Calendar of Seattle theatre, plays, dance, and related performances, with listings, reviews, cast lists, theatre venue information, schedule information, and ticket sales. |
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 Seattle Repertory Theater - One of America's premiere non-profit resident theaters. |
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 Spectrum Dance Theater - Making dance accessible, without limiations, to the community. |
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 Theater Puget Sound - Theatre Puget Sound is a trade and service organization that promotes local theater and offers ticket discounts to members. |
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| EMERGENCY SERVICES & INFORMATION | |
 American Red Cross - Official web site. |
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 Emergency.com News - News of emergencies, plus links to sites. |
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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Federal government agency responsible for managing emergencies and natural disasters. |
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 King County Emergency Services - King County Department of Emergency Services. Regional Public Information Network; news alerts; information about emergencies; homeland security alerts; etc. |
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 U.S. State Department - Information about travel, terrorism alerts, etc. |
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 Washington State Emergency Services - State government web site with information about earthquakes, volcano activity, tsunamis, etc. |
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| ENTERTAINMENT & RESTAURANTS | |
 CitySearch.com - CitySearch directory to restaurants, clubs, hotels, shopping, etc., in the Seattle area. |
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 Guide to Area Restaurants - DiningGuide.com's guide to Seattle and Eastside area restaurants, by area and type of cuisine. |
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 Open Table - Online, real-time restaurant reservation system. Check in advance to see which restaurants have available tables. |
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 Bars & Pubs in Seattle Area - Yahoo.com list of bars and pubs in the Seattle area. |
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 Bars & Pubs in Bellevue Area - Yahoo.com list of bars and pubs in the Bellevue area. |
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 Emerald Downs - Emerald Downs is the premier Thoroughbred horse racing venue in the Pacific Northwest. Located midway between Kent and Auburn. |
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 Fandango - Online movie tickets and showtimes. |
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 Internet Movie Database - Largest movie database on the Internet, with commentary, articles, reviews, message boards, and information on theaters and showtimes. |
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 Netflix - Online DVD movie rental with more than 80,000 titles. Free mailing. |
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| ESTATE SALES | |
 Girlfriends Estate & Moving Sales - Contact Becky Mehtala at 425-829-3848. |
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| EXECUTIVE CAREER MANAGEMENT | |
 Lee Hecht Harrison - Leading national company in career transition, outplacement, and development. Bellevue location. Rolf Gruen, Sr. Vice President. |
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| M.B. Sprague & Associates - Executive recruiting and consulting. No web site. Max Sprague, President PO Box 16246 Seattle, WA 98116 Phone: 206-938-2900 E-mail: maxbsprague@msn.com |
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| FAIRS & FESTIVALS | |
 Anacortes Arts Festival - Annual arts festival with artists' booths, live music, food, and entertainment. |
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 Bellevue Festival of the Arts - Annual fair with some of the best artists and craftspeople in the Northwest. |
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 Bite of Seattle - The Northwest's premier food festival. Eat yourself silly! |
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 Bumbershoot Arts Festival - The last big festival of the season, held annually on Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center. |
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 Camlann Medieval Village - The annual Camlann Medieval Village is a living history project of rural England, set in the year 1376, dedicated to interpreting the cultural and artistic heritage of 14th century Europe. Located 4 miles north of Carnation. |
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 County Fairs & Fairgrounds - List of county fairs and fairgrounds in Washington state. |
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 Daffodil Festival - The Daffodil Festival has been an annual event in the Puyallup Valley since 1933. The Festival is held each April, and features a Floral Street Parade that travels through the cities of Tacoma and Puyallup. |
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 Ellensburg Rodeo - Annual rodeo, ranked as one of the "Top 25" professional rodeos in the country. |
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 Evergreen State Fair - Annual fair held in Monroe. |
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 Fremont Fair - Come celebrate the Summer Solstice at one of Seattle's most enjoyable street fairs. |
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 Issaquah Salmon Days Festival - Held annually the first full weekend in October. More than 300 artists, a parade, 5k and 10k runs, four stages of live entertainment, and salmon bake. |
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 Kent Cornucopia Days - Annual festival featuring a street fair, dragon boat races, carnival, sidewalk sale, and free family entertainment. |
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 King County Fair - Annual King County fair in Enumclaw. |
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 Northwest Folklife Festival - Annual festival celebrating the cultural life of the Pacific Northwest. |
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 Oregon Shakespeare Festival - Renowned annual Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. |
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 Pacific NW Scottish Highland Games - Annual Scottish highland games and gathering of the clans in Enumclaw. |
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 Seafair - Annual Seattle festival with the Torchlite Parade, Seafair Pirates, unlimited hydroplane races, and performance by the U.S. Navy's famed "Blue Angels". |
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 Seattle International Film Festival - Seattle International Film Festival, the largest film festival in the U.S. May 24 - June 17, 2007. |
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 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - Acres and acres of daffodils, tulips, irises, and lilies in the fields near Mount Vernon and La Conner. April 1 - 30. |
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 The Puyallup Fair - Oldest (1900) and largest annual state fair, held in Puyallup. |
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 University District Street Fair - Annual street fair held in May. Traditionally the first street fair of the season. |
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 WA State Apple Blossom Festival - Annual apple blossom festival in Wenatchee, with a carnival, games, food fair, arts and crafts, and entertainment. April 27 - May 7, 2006. |
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 WA State Fairs Association - List of Washington state fairs. |
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| FAMILY & KIDS | |
 Parenthood.com - Online web site with a wide variety of articles about children and parentng. Use the "Go Local" feature to navigate to the "Seattle's Child" edition. |
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 Wuzzle: 101 Fun Things To Do - Wuzzle's list of 101 fun things to do in Seattle. |
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 Activities for Kids - Parents' guide for places to go, camps, clubs, classes, sports, projects, etc. |
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 Eastside Activities for Kids - GoCityKids list of Eastside after-school activities, daycamps, classes, schools, sports centers, etc. |
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 Seattle Activities For Kids - GoCityKids list of Seattle after-school activities, daycamps, classes, schools, sports centers, etc. |
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 Bellevue Youth Sports Leagues - Covers much of Eastside. |
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 Lake Washington Youth Soccer Assn - Covers Kirkland, Juanita, and Redmond. |
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 Eastside Youth Soccer Assn - Covers Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Newport, and Lake Hills. |
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 Seattle Youth Soccer Assn - Official web site for SYSA. |
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 Seattle Children's Theater - Named as one of the outstanding theatres of its kind by Time magazine, with performances from September through June. |
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 Seattle Children's Museum - Children and their families can enjoy an interactive learning experience that challenges visitors to work in teams, manipulate objects, role play, problem solve and develop eye-hand coordination. |
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 Rosalie Whyel Doll Museum - Winner of the coveted Jumeau Award for the best doll museum world wide, it is home to one of the world's best collections, featuring more than 3000 dolls of various periods and cultures. |
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 Ride The Ducks - Fun-filled land and water tour of Seattle in World War II amphibious "Ducks". |
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 Northwest Trek - A 715 acre wildlife park with lakes, trails, and meadows that is home to more than 200 North American animals. |
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 Seattle Aquarium - See, touch, and explore our Northwest underwater world, watch the sea otters, and enjoy the educational programs. |
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 Woodland Park Zoo - Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act. |
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 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Located in Tacoma, the 29-acre Zoo is large enough to offer a fine array of animals yet small enough to let you get really close to them. Keepers often roam the grounds, taking animals on strolls so you can see them up close. Who knows? You might run into and anteater on your way to see the polar bears!
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 Washington Vacations Travel Guide - Guide to family travel and family destinations. |
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| FINE ARTS & GLASS | |
 Art Guide Northwest - Comprehensive online guide to Seattle art and the Pacific Northwest art scene. Links to hundreds of galleries, museums, antiques, artists, and cultural events. |
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 Art Institute of Seattle - Whether you're interested in design, media, fashion or culinary, as a student at The Art Institute of Seattle you have an opportunity to change the world with the work you do. |
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 Pilchuck Glass School - By creating an environment with a singular focus on glass and an international community of artists, Pilchuck has become the leading school in the world for artists working in glass. |
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 Pratt Fine Arts Center - Pratt Fine Arts Center celebrates the dynamics of making art. At Pratt you will learn and develop techniques that elevate your ability to express yourself. |
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 Photographic Center Northwest - Classes and workshops in black & white, color, and digital photography. |
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 Lee Mann Photography - Fine art photographic prints by the Pacific Northwest's premier nature photographer. Studio in Sedro Woolley. |
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| FOOD & WINE | |
 Northwest Winery Tours - Winery tours in Washington and Oregon. |
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 NW Source Gourmet Shopping Guide - Guide to gourmet shops and grocery stores. |
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 Pete's Wines - Large selection of quality wines at low prices. Seattle and Bellevue locations. (Tip: this is where I buy almost all of my wines.) |
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 Pike Place Market - Established in 1907 as a farmer's market, the PPM is now a cherished Seattle institution. |
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 Whole Foods Market - Largest natural and organic foods store in the U.S., with Seattle and Bellevue locations. (Web site has excellent recipes section.) |
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| HOME BUILDERS | |
 Burnstead Homes - New homes in Mukilteo, Redmond, Woodinville, Issaquah, Newcastle, and Renton. |
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 CamWest Development - New homes in Canyon Park, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Kennydale, Newcastle, Renton, Auburn, and Snoqualmie Ridge. |
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 Chaffee Homes - New homes in Woodinville, Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Renton, and Kent. |
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 D.R. Horton - New homes in Redmond and Issaquah. |
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 Design Guild Homes - New homes in Medina, Bellevue, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, and Newcastle. |
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 Harbour Homes - New homes in Snohomish, Mill Creek, Kenmore, Bothell, Renton, Maple Valley, Kent, and Auburn. |
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 John F. Buchan Homes - New homes in Mill Creek, Bothell, Woodinville, Redmond, Issaquah, Sammamish, Fall City, and Renton. |
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 Lexington Fine Homes - New homes in Seattle, Redmond, Clyde Hill, Newcastle, and Fall City. |
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 Lindal Cedar Homes - Custom cedar log homes built on your site. |
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 Lockwood-Lozier Homes - New homes in Bellevue, Issaquah, and Newcastle. |
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 MurrayFranklyn Homes - New homes in Mukilteo, Snohomish, Mill Creek, Redmond, Bellevue, Snoqualmie Ridge, and Maple Valley. |
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 Polygon Homes - Affordable, quality family homes in the Seattle/Portland/Pacific Northwest area. Eight new developments in the greater Seattle area. |
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 Timberline Log Homes - Serving Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Corporate office in Wenatchee. |
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 William Buchan Homes - New homes in Bothell, Issaquah, and the Sammamish Plateau. |
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| HOME IMPROVEMENT & GARDENING | |
 NW Flower & Garden Show - Thousands of flowers and plants, six acres of gardens, free seminars, and shopping at 300 exhibits. |
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 HomeownerNet.com - Online resource and articles for home improvement projects, interiors, lawn and garden, and real estate information. |
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 Home Depot - You can do it, we can help! |
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 Lowe's Home Improvement - Improving home improvement! |
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 McLendon Hardware - Complete hardware since the 1920's. Locally owned and operated with stores in Woodinville, Renton, White Center, Kent, Puyallup, and Sumner. |
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 Nursery & Garden Directory - Yellow Pages online directory of nurseries and garden centers in Washington state. |
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 Molbak's Nursery - More than 1 million people visit Molbak's 15-acre site in Woodinville for plants, shrubs and trees, gifts, and gardening accessories. |
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| HOME INSPECTION | |
 Full House Home Inspection Services - Stephen Cancler, owner.
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 The Inspector Guys - Mike Benson & Larry Howe, owners.
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| Siding/EIFS/Stucco Inspection - No web site. Dan Gerpheide, owner. Tri-State Consulting PO Box 1544 Bellevue, WA 98009 425-603-9400 retrotech@earthlink.net |
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| HOME REMODELING | |
| BBB Approved Contractors - Better Business Bureau's list of approved home remodeling contractors. |
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 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Survey - Remodeling Online's 2006 annual nationwide survey of cost vs. value for home remodeling projects. |
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 NARI - National Association of the Remodeling Industry's online information and contractor referral service. |
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 ReliableRemodeler.com - Online referral resource for reliable home remodeling companies. |
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| GNP Roofing - Roofing, gutters and downspouts. Licensed & bonded. No web site. George Crome & Patti Wheeler 2310 So. 300th Ave Federal Way, WA 98003 Phone: 253-529-0181 |
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| McCready Remodeling - Kitchens, baths, windows, doors, and additions. Licensed & bonded. No web site. Richard & Jeanette McCready Renton, WA Office: 425-271-6453 Cell: 425-652-1092 |
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| HOME SERVICES | |
| Directory for Electricians - CitySearch directory for electricians in the Seattle and Eastside areas. |
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| Directory for Heating & Air Conditioning - CitySearch directory for heating and air conditioner services in the Seattle and Eastside areas. |
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| Directory for House Cleaning Services - CitySearch directory for house cleaning and maid services in the Seattle and Eastside areas. |
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| Directory for Lawn & Yard Services - CitySearch directory for lawn and yard services in the Seattle and Eastside areas. |
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| Directory for Plumbers - CitySearch directory for plumbers in the Seattle and Eastside areas. |
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| HOSPITALS | |
 Directory for Puget Sound Hospitals - |
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 Evergreen Hospital - Located in Kirkland just north of Totem Lake Center. |
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 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Located in downtown Seattle. |
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 Group Health Cooperative - GHC hospital locations in western Washington. |
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 Harborview Medical Center - Located in downtown Seattle. |
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 Northwest Hospital - Located in north Seattle. |
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 Overlake Hospital - Located in Bellevue. |
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 Seattle Childrens Hospital - Located in Seattle. |
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 Stevens Hospital - Located in Edmonds. |
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 Swedish Medical Center - Located in downtown Seattle. |
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 UW Medical Center - Located in Seattle on the University of Washington campus. |
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 Valley Medical Center - Located between Renton and Kent. |
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 Virginia Mason Medical Center - Located in downtown Seattle. |
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| HOTELS, MOTELS, B&B'S | |
 Directory of Bellevue Area Hotels - Listing of hotels in Bellevue. |
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 Directory of Sea-Tac Area Hotels - Directory of hotels in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport area. |
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 Hotel Guides U.S. - Seattle Area - List of Seattle area hotels and motels, by area. |
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 Directory of Seattle Hotels - World Executive's city guide and hotel directory for Seattle. |
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 Extended Stay Hotels - Directory of Extended Stay America hotels in the Seattle area. |
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 Homewood Suites - Spacious studio, 1 BR, and 2 BR suites for extended stays or temporary residence. Full kitchens, complimentary hot breakfast, phone with voicemail service, and high speed Internet access. |
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 Marriott ExecuStay Hotels - Marriott extended stay hotels in the greater Seattle area. |
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 Inn at Virginia Mason - The Inn at Virginia Mason is a friendly and charming European-style hotel located on First Hill, and is a short walk from downtown Seattle shopping, the financial district and the Convention Center. |
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 Salish Lodge & Spa - Salish Lodge & Spa is located 30 miles east of Seattle, and overlooks Snoqualmie Falls. A great place for a romantic weekend, getting pampered at the spa, or having an elegant dinner. |
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 Sorrento Hotel - Small luxury hotel with old-world charm, a superb restaurant (Hunt Club), meeting and banquet rooms, catering for weddings, and exemplary service. |
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 Seattle Bed & Breakfast Association - Bed & Breakfast inns in downtown Seattle. |
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 Washington Bed & Breakfast Directory - International Bed & Breakfast Pages' listings for B&B's and inns in the state of Washington. |
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| LEGAL SERVICES | |
 ABA Lawyer Referral Service - National online lawyer referral directory. |
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| Directory for Attorneys & Law Firms - CitySearch directory for attorneys and law firms in the Seattle / King County area. |
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 Directory for Real Estate Attorneys - LexisNexis directory of attorneys in King County specializing in real estate, taxes, and related fields. |
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 King County Bar Association - Official web site for the King County Bar Association, which includes a lawyer referral service. |
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 Washington State Legal Aid Offices - Directory of Legal Aid offices, by county, for Washington state. |
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| LOCAL GOVERNMENT | |
 King County, WA - Official web site for METRO / King County government. |
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 King County Permits & Zoning - King County Department of Development & Environmental Services: information about permits, zoning, building codes, and code enforcement in areas outside the City of Seattle. |
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 City of Seattle - Official web site for City of Seattle government. |
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 City of Seattle Permits & Zoning - City of Seattle Department of Planning & Development: information about permits, zoning, building codes, and code enforcement within the City of Seattle. |
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 City of Auburn - Official web site. |
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 City of Bellevue - Official web site. |
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 City of Issaquah - Official web site. |
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 City of Kent - Official web site. |
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 City of Kirkland - Official web site. |
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 City of Maple Valley - Official web site. |
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 City of North Bend - Official web site. |
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 City of Redmond - Official web site. |
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 City of Renton - Official web site. |
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 City of Sammamish - Official web site. |
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 City of Woodinville - Official web site. |
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 Washington State Access - Washington State official web site. |
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| MANUFACTURED HOMES & CABINS | |
 Coast Cabins & Sheds - Pre-fab kits for storage sheds, play houses, waterside cabanas, hobby and art studios, barns, home offices, espresso stands, potting sheds, flower stands, etc. Factory in North Bend. |
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 Timberland Homes - "Build an excellent home, on budget, every time." More than 25 floor plans, ranging in size from 1144 - 2678 SF. Display village and sales office in Auburn. |
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 Washington Home Center - Quality manufactured homes with more than 200 floor plans, ranging in size from 550 - 2760 SF. Display village and sales office in Chehalis. |
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| MAPS | |
 Google Maps - Excellent maps, plus a satellite photo of your destination! |
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 Mapquest - Maps, driving directions, road trip planner, etc. |
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| MEDICAL & DENTAL CARE | |
 American Medical Association Directory - Online "DoctorFinder" directory for the American Medical Association. |
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| Yellow Pages Directory - Yellow Pages online directory of physicians and surgeons in the Seattle area. |
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 American Dental Association Directory - Online "FindADentist" directory of the American Dental Association. |
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 Switchboard Listings for Dentists - Switchboard's online directory of dentists in the greater Seattle area. |
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 Qualis Health - Qualis Health is a private, non-profit healthcare quality improvement organization, headquartered in Seattle. |
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| Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute - Staff of highly experienced cardiologists, affiliated with the Swedish Medical Center Heart & Vascular Institute. |
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 Northwest Eye Surgeons - Northwest Eye Surgeons is the premier eye surgical center in the Northwest, offering personalized, high quality patient care, advanced technology and excellent results.
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 Barry, Mulick & Associates - DDS - Full service general dentistry practice. Located on First Hill close to Swedish Medical Center. (Dr. Barry and Dr. Mulick are my family's dentists, and they operate an excellent practice.) |
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| MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES | |
 Contemporary Medical Equipment - Home medical equipment rental and sales. |
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| MOVING & RELOCATION SERVICES | |
 America's Relocation Service - Nation-wide service offering relocation packages for families, executives, professionals, and armed forces personnel. Free packages include home finding services, job listings, placement firms, schools, maps,
moving & storage companies, health care providers, recreation, etc. |
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| HousingMaps.com - National listings of homes for sale, rent, and sublet, plus rooms for rent. Website combines Craigslist real estate ads with maps from Google Maps. |
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 MonsterMoving.com - Monster's online site for moving company quotes, real estate search, insurance, storage facilities, utilities services, etc. |
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 Moving Companies Directory - SuperPages online directory of local, regional, and national moving companies. |
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 Official City Websites - Area information from websites across the world. |
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 USPS' Movers Guide - Let USPS help you plan and execute your move. |
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| MUSEUMS | |
 Bellevue Arts Museum - Eclectic exhibits, lectures, and workshops. Sponsors the annual Bellevue Arts & Crafts Fair (normally held on last weekend in July). |
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 Boeing Museum of Flight - Features history of flight and the evolution of aviation and aerospace technology. |
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 Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture - Features one of the largest collections of Pacific NW Coast native art. |
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 Experience Music Project - Unique museum of rock 'n' roll, blues, and other diverse forms of music. Founded by Paul Allen in memory of Jimmy Hendrix. Features exhibits, artist profiles, interactive displays, and live performances. |
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 Flying Heritage Collection - Founded by Paul Allen, the museum features a rare collection of fully restored "warbirds" and combat aircraft from around the world. By appointment only, so call ahead for reservations. |
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 Frye Art Museum - Contemporary art. Free admission. |
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 Henry Art Gallery - Exhibitions and collections of contemporary visual art and design. Located on University of Washington campus. |
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 Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) - History of Seattle and King County since 1850. |
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 Nordic Heritage Museum - The Nordic Museum is the only museum in the United States to honor the legacy of immigrants from the five Nordic countries. |
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 Seattle Art Museum - Closed for renovation until the spring of 2007. |
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 Seattle Asian Art Museum - Newly renovated, and currently featuring an exhibit of Chinese paintings, Chinese calligraphy, Buddhist art, and contemporary Asian art. |
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 Tacoma Museum of Glass - International center for contemporary glass, in partnership with Dale Chihuly. |
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 Wing Luke Asian Museum - Culture, art, and history of Asian-Pacific Americans. Affiliated with The Smithsonian Institution. |
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| MUSIC & CONCERTS | |
 Blues Clubs Directory - Listing of blues clubs in Washington state. |
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 Seattle Club Listing - Listing of clubs in Seattle that feature live music. |
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 KPLU Jazz Calendar - Calendar of jazz and blues performances and locations. |
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 Earshot Jazz - Earshot Jazz sponsors Seattle's best annual jazz festival each fall. See this site for a complete calendar of coming jazz attractions. |
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 Centrum Events Calendar - Centrum sponsors a wide range of music and arts events in Port Townsend, including the annual jazz festival, blues festival, chamber music festival, and arts workshops. |
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 Dimitriou's Jazz Alley - Seattle's premier jazz club. |
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 Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival - Annual blues festival in Winthrop, WA. |
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 Darrington Bluegrass Festival - Annual bluegrass festival. |
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 Seattle Opera - Official web site. |
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 Seattle Symphony - Official web site. |
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 Seattle Chamber Music Society - The Seattle Chamber Music Society's (SCMS) mission is to foster the appreciation of chamber music in our region by presenting performances featuring world-class musicians. |
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 Seattle Youth Symphony - Involves the Seattle community in the performance of classical music by offering free tickets to schools, senior and community centers, and organizations serving children. Concerts and summer programs. |
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 Seattle Music Fest - Mid-summer music festival on Alki Beach. |
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 One Reel Summer Events - Link to three events, including the Washington Mutual Bank "Family 4th of July", Teatro Zinzanni, and Bumbershoot. |
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 Marymoor Park Concerts - Summer concerts at Marymoor Park in Redmond. |
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 Ste. Michelle Winery Summer Concerts - Diverse roster of jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary artists in a beautiful ampitheater setting. |
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 Washington Mutual ZooTunes - Summer concerts from June - August at Woodland Park Zoo, sponsored by Washington Mutual Bank. |
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 Concerts at The Gorge - The Gorge Amphitheatre, overlooking the Columbia River near Vantage, is one of the premiere outdoor music venues, and offers about 25 weekend concerts between late May and late September. |
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 White River Amphitheater - Located on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation 10 miles southeast of Auburn, the Amphitheater offers a variety of concerts throughout the summer. |
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| PHOTOGRAPHERS | |
 Portrait & Event Photography - Contact Kevin Gumke at 425-828-6927. |
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| PROJECT "HOW TO" INFORMATION | |
 eHow.com - Google site with "how to do" information on just about everything. |
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| PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | |
 METRO Online - METRO bus schedules, Rideshare, trip planner, Access program, etc. |
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 Washington State Ferry System - Schedules, passes, news, etc. |
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| PUBLIC UTILITIES | |
 Bellevue Public Utilities - City of Bellevue web site for public utilities, including water, sewer, electricity, gas, telephone, and cable service. |
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 Puget Sound Energy - Puget Sound Energy web site, including account payment, energy and conservation tips, etc. |
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 Redmond Public Utilities - City of Redmond web site for public utilities, plus environment and natural resources, transportation, and permitting. |
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 Seattle Public Utilities - City of Seattle web site for public utilities, including recycling, trash and yard waste collection, sewer, water, account information, etc. |
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| REAL ESTATE | |
 LiveDeal Real Estate Classifieds - |
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 Northwest Multiple Listing Service - Northwest MLS online public site with active real estate listings. |
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 Oodle Real Estate Classifieds - |
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 Homes & Land Magazine - Find homes for sale, apartments for rent, and other resources in the United States and Canada. |
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 Realtor.com - Official web site for the National Association of Realtors. |
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 RealQuest - First American Corporation's online real estate database, covering 95% of all real estate transactions in the United States. |
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 Realtor.com Calculators - Variety of cost calculators for moving, life transition, etc. |
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 ABC's of Real Estate Calculators - 16 mortgage and real estate cost estimators, plus other useful real estate tools. |
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 DecisionAide - Excellent online site for making loan comparisons, with 42 financial calculators. |
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 First American Title & Escrow - Seattle and Bellevue locations. Contact Mark Savereux at 1-866-483-2826. |
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| REAL ESTATE TAX INFORMATION | |
| King County Assessor - Property assessments, taxes, and statistics for homes in King County. |
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 First-time Homeowners - Internal Revenue Service Publication 530. |
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 Homeowner Deductions - Internal Revenue Service FAQ's. |
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 Reporting Moving Expenses - Internal Revenue Service Publication 521. |
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 Selling Your Home - Internal Revenue Service Tax Tips. |
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| RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES | |
 Golf Courses in Western Washington - Seattle Times list of golf courses in western Washington. |
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 Golf Courses in Pacific Northwest - Xzett list of golf courses in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. |
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 Northwest Hiker - Guide to hiking in the northwestern United States. |
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 Hiking in Washington - List of hiking sites and facilities in Washington state. |
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 Washington Trails Association - A website for and by Northwest hikers. |
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 Cascade Orienteering Club - Orienteering is a sport in which you use a map and compass to navigate a course through unfamiliar terrain. Enjoy the beautiful forests of the Pacific Northwest as you hone your map and compass skills. |
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 Campgrounds in Washington State - Dex online directory of campgrounds in Washington state. |
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 Cycling Clubs in Washington - Online guide to bicycle clubs and events in Washington. |
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 BikeRide.com - Links to regional cycling groups and events. |
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 Ski Central - Washington - List of ski sites and resorts in Washington state. |
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 Ski & Snowboard Guide - Citysearch's online guide for skiing and snowboarding destinations in Washington state. |
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 Ski Schools for Kids - ParentMap's list of ski schools for kids, with comments. |
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 Swimming Pools in Seattle - GoCityKids list of public pools and beaches in Seattle. |
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 Tennis Courts and Clubs - CitySearch directory of tennis courts and clubs in Seattle and Eastside. |
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 Northwest Diver - Online guide to scuba diving in the Pacific Northwest, with list of dive stores and clubs in western Washington. |
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 Northwest Dive News - Online monthly newsletter about diving in the Pacific Northwest. |
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 Lighthouse Diving - Three full-service dive stores in Lynnwood, Seattle, and Tacoma. |
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 Underwater Sports - Eight full-service dive stores from Everett to Olympia. |
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 Washington Kiteflyers Association - Affiliate of American Kiteflyers Association. Site includes calendar of events. |
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 Gasworks Park Kite Shop - Seattle's best kite shop. |
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 Prism Kites - Commercial web site for Seattle-based Prism Kites, one of the worlds's premier designers and makers of sport kites. Lots of good info for new and experienced kite flyers. |
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 FishingWorks.com - Online fishing resource for clubs and organizations, guides, boats, tackle, travel, classified ads, and more. |
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 WashingtonFlyFishing.com - Comprehensive list of fly fishing shops and sporting goods stores in Washington. |
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 The Evening Hatch - Washington's largest fly fishing guide service, with home waters on the blue-ribbon Yakima River. Jack Mitchell, owner. |
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 Patrick's Fly Shop - Pacific Northwest's oldest full-service fly fishing shop. Jimmy LeMert, owner. |
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 Anew Outdoors - Washington guide services for fishing, backpacking and hiking, skiing and ski touring, kayaking, and retreats. John Schaefer. |
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 Washington State Gun Clubs - List of gun clubs, skeet ranges, and trap ranges in Washington state. |
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 Whitewater Rafting - Go Northwest's directory of whitewater rafting companies in Washington state. |
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| RECYCLING SERVICES | |
 CEA Recycling Information - "My Green Electronics" web site, sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association. Recycling information for cameras, phones, computers and peripherals, audio and video equipment, FAX machines, etc. Use the "energy calculator" to determine how much energy you are using. |
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 Dell Computer Recycling - Dell Computer offers both recycling and donation programs for old computers and peripherals. |
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 Resource Venture - Online recycling database with links to recyclers of virtually all types of materials. |
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 TakeIt Back Network - Online resource for recycling services for televisions, computers and monitors, and other electronics (e.g., cellphones) that cannot be disposed of in the trash. Covers Snohomish, King, and Pierce County areas. More information is available by calling 1-800-RECYCLE. |
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| Relocation Links | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| SCHOOLS | |
 Directory of School Districts - Directory of school districts in King County, with links to web sites. |
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 School Information - Free school profiles. |
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 Seattle Times School Guide - See at a glance which schools have the highest test scores, best college-prep reputations, smallest class sizes and more. |
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 WA State Supt. of Public Instruction - School performance reports, statistics, demographics, etc. |
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| SENIORS SERVICES & FACILITIES | |
 Aging Safely, Inc. - Services for adults requiring placement in Adult Family Homes in Seattle's northend and eastside communities. |
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 Choice Advisory Services - Non-profit organization that provides counselling and referral to seniors and their families in western Washington and Oregon. |
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 City of Seattle ADS - City of Seattle Aging & Disabilities Services. Resources for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families and caregivers. |
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 ElderWeb - Award winning online eldercare directory. |
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 Friend-to-Friend America - Visitation program for nursing homes, retirement homes, and assisted living facilities. |
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 King County Program on Aging - King County program that funds the operation of 26 centers for seniors and related adult day health programs. |
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 Medicare.gov - Official web site. Information on prescription drug plans, home health care, nursing facilties, etc. |
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 Moving Solutions - Moving Solutions, a non-profit national organization that assists seniors with moving and relocation. |
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 National Association of Seniors Move Managers - Non-profit, professional association of organizations dedicated to helping older adults and their families with the physical and emotional aspects of moving. |
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 Presto! E-mail for Seniors - Presto Service is designed for seniors and other people who do not use a computer or are not online. Using any email account, family and friends can send email and photos. |
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 Senior Services of Seattle / King County - Largest non-profit agency serving seniors in Seattle / King County area. Information about day services, homesharing, Meals on Wheels, senior centers and activities, transportation, etc. |
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 SNAPforSeniors.com - Online database for senior housing, nursing homes, adult family homes, assisted living, and independent living facilities. |
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 TLC Transitions - Personalized move coordination for seniors. Contact Stan or Mary Watkins at 425-822-6873.
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| SPORTS TEAMS | |
 Seattle Mariners - Official MLB web site. |
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 Seattle Seahawks - Official NFL web site. |
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 Seattle Sounders - Official USL web site. |
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 Seattle Storm - Official WNBA web site. |
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 Seattle SuperSonics - Official NBA web site. |
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 Seattle Thunderbirds - Official web site. |
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 Tacoma Rainiers - Official MILB web site. |
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 University of Washington - Official University of Washington athletics web site. |
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| TRAVEL | |
 FareChase.com - Yahoo's travel search engine. |
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 Kayak.com - Search engine that looks for best deals for airline, hotel/motel, car, and cruise reservations. |
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 SideStep.com - Search engine that looks for best deals on airline, hotel/motel, car, and cruise reservations. |
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 Hotwire.com - Online service for discount airline, car, hotel/motel, and cruise reservations. |
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 Expedia.com - Full-service site for airline, car, hotel/motel, and cruise reservations. |
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 Orbitz.com - Full-service site for airline, car, hotel/motel, and cruise reservations. |
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 Travelocity.com - Full-service site for airline, car, hotel/motel, and cruise reservations. |
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 Freighter World Cruises - Like the idea of a casual, extended cruise to locations throughout the world, with a small group of passengers, at excellent prices? If so, a freighter cruise might be just the ticket. |
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 MaupinTour - Want to experience luxury, relaxation, sights, and culture on the same vacation? Try a MaupinTour barge cruise in Europe, or one of their many other waterways cruises around the world. |
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 Earthwatch Institute - Earthwatch engages people worldwide in scientific field research to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. |
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| UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES | |
 Antioch University - Seattle - Antioch University's Seattle program offers master's degrees, a B.A. completion program in liberal studies, a doctorate in clinical psychology, and professional certificates. |
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 Bastyr University - At the heart of natural medicine. |
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 Chapman University - Undergraduate and graduate degree programs for working adults. Programs located at McChord AFB, Bangor Naval Base, and Whidbey Island NAS. |
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 City University - Undergraduate and graduate degree programs for working adults. |
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 Cornish College of the Arts - One of only three private, nonprofit performing and visual arts colleges in the nation, Cornish offers a distinctive blend of visual and performing arts grounded in a core curriculum of humanities and sciences. |
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 Directory of Community & Technical Colleges - Official web site for Washiington state community and technical colleges, with complete information about degree programs, enrollment requirements, financial aid, employment opportunities, and more. |
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 Pacific Lutheran University - Top-ranked liberal arts university with focus on "hands-on" education, offering 30 undergraduate and 5 graduate degree programs. |
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 Renton Technical College - 73 technical career training programs that replicate the work environment. |
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 Seattle Pacific University - Liberal arts programs offered on Seattle campus and international sites. |
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 Seattle University - Largest independent university in the Pacific Northwest. |
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 University of Phoenix - AA, BA/BS, Masters, and Ph.D. degree programs, with learning centers in Bellevue, Renton, and Tacoma. |
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 University of Puget Sound - Nationally ranked undergraduate liberal arts college. |
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 University of Washington - Founded in 1861, the UofW is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education, offering BA through PhD programs. Campuses are located in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma. |
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 Washington State University - WSU statewide programs. |
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