What to do this winter....

Local Happenings
1st       Maple Valley Holiday Lighting               www.ci.maple-valley.wa.us             Lynnwood Lights Celebration               www.snohomish.org 1-5       Victorian Country Christmas                 www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com 1-30     Issaquah Reindeer Festival                  www.cougarmountainzoo.org 3rd       Mountlake Terr. Tree Lighting               www.ci.mountlake-terrace.wa.us              Vashon Island Tree Lighting                 www.vashonchamber.com  4th       Auburn Parade & Tree Lighting            www.ci.auburn.wa.us              Country Village Tree Lighting               www.countryvillagebothell.com             Burien Winterfest                                 www.burienwa.gov             Federal Way Jingle Bell Brunch            www.cityoffederalway.com             Gig Harbor Tree Lighting                      www.gigharborguide.com             Kent Winterfest & Tree Lighting            www.ci.kent.wa.us              Merrysville for the Holidays                  www.ci.marysville.wa.us              Mill Creek Tree Lighting                       www.cityofmillcreek.com             Mukilteo Tree Lighting                          www.mukilteochamber.org              Puyallup Breakfast with Santa              www.cityofpuyallup.org              Redmond Lights Winter Festival           www.ci.redmond.wa.us              Renton Holiday Tree Lighting               www.piazzarenton.com              Woodinville Light Festival                     www.ci.woodinville.wa.us 5th       Home for Hanukkah Celebration           www.sjcc.org 22nd    Everett Wintertide                                www.everettwa.org
		

Winter Driving & Helpful Northwest Websites

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Winter Driving As the NW prepares for a harsher winter, it’s important to review safety tips for driving in heavy rain, snow and ice.
Get your car prepared Check your tire tread and replace tires if needed. Take your car in for a tune-up. Make sure windshield wipers are in good condition. Have your battery tested if you’ve had if for more than 4 years. Many auto shops will per­form this service for free. Keep emergency supplies in your car including: road flares, spare tire and jack, jumper cables, tire chains, blankets, gloves, water and flashlights. Buy a snow shovel. Purchase an ice melt product. Salt can ruin your driveways, walkways, landscaping and the run-off can pollute reservoirs and streams. Ice melt products are better for your home and the environment. During the winter season Keep your gas tank fuller, you don’t want to run out of gas during the cold weather sea­son. Keep your cell phone with you at all times and make sure it’s fully charged. Give yourself extra time in the morning to fully defrost your windows before you set out. Frosted windows severely limit your ability to see. Drive with your lights on so you are more visible to other cars and pedestrians. Bridges, overpasses and side streets tend to freeze first… take extra caution with these roads. Decrease your speed during heavy rain, snow or icy conditions and leave plenty of room between you and the car in front of you.  Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels lock up, gently ease off the brake pedal. Avoid making sudden movements with your steering wheel. Try to keep your tires straight. Do not use cruise control.
Helpful websites The holiday season is around the corner.  These websites will help you get ready and keep you informed!
Traffic Alerts & Road Conditions       www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/       www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes/       www.traffic.com/seattle Weather       http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/       http://www.weather.com/       http://www.wunderground.com/       http://www.farmersalmanac.com/ Mountain Information       http://www.nwac.us/       www.skireport.com/washington Local News and Information       http://www.komonews.com/       http://www.king5.com/       http://www.kirotv.com/       http://www.q13fox.com/       www.portofseattle.org/seatac       http://www.schoolreport.org/ Local Tree Farms       http://www.pscta.org/        http://www.pickyourownchristmastree.org/       http://www.nwtrees.com/ Local Food Banks       www.commerce.wa.gov/maps/       http://www.emergencyfeeding.org/       http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/ Recipe Sites       http://www.foodnetwork.com/       http://www.cookinglight.com/       http://www.allrecipes.com/       http://www.epicurios.com/

October Events Around the Puget Sound

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Falls Activities around King County

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Local Happenings:Enjoy all the wonderful events this fall season...

Local Happenings:

Enjoy all the wonderful events this fall season...

4-6 Bumbershoot - Seattle Center

http://www.bumbershoot.org/


10-12 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival

http://www.mukilteolighthousefestival.com/


10-12 Puget Sound Bird Fest - Edmonds

http://www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org/


10-26 Puyallup Fair - Western WA Fairgrounds

http://www.thefair.com/


11 PAWS Walk - Seattle

http://www.paws.org/


11 Korean Cultural Celebration

http://www.seattlecenter.com/


11 Newcastle Days

http://www.ci.newcastle.wa.us/


11-12 Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival - Bellevue

http://www.enma.org/


12 Edmonds Classic Car Show

http://www.edmondswa.com/


12 Kirkland Concours d’Elegance

http://www.kirklandconcours.com/



18 Pioneer Days - Arlington

http://www.stillymuseum.org/


24-26 Fremont Oktober Fest - Seattle

http://www.fremontoktoberfest.com/


25-26 Festa Italiana - Seattle

http://www.festaseattle.com/


26 Classic Car & Hot Rod Display Snohomish

http://www.cityofsnohomish.com/

Fall Home Maintenance

Get your home and family ready for the fall months!

• Drain hot water heater and remove any sediment from the bottom.

• Replace the furnace filter.

• Have your heating system serviced.

• Replace all summer screens with storm windows and doors.

• Be sure all doors latch properly to protect against high winds.

• Have your chimney serviced and cleaned. Check for any missing mortar or for debris (i.e. bird nests).

• Clean your gutters and downspouts throughout the fall season.

• Repair any window cracks or holes in weather stripping or caulking.

• Clean your ducts.

• Check to make sure your thermostat works properly.

• Check crawlspace for flooding after the first long rainfall.

• Make sure you have new batteries in all your flashlights and that they are easily found around the house.

• Stock up on bottled water and snacks in case of a power outage.

• Turn ON gas furnace pilot light.

• Make sure you have adequate insulation in attic and crawlspace.

• Continually check your air vents to make sure they aren’t blocked.

• Clean out the bathroom fan/filter.

• Test all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

• Make sure you have at least one fire extinguisher on each floor and in the garage.

• Make a fire escape plan for your house and make sure you review it with all family members.


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