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summer 2013
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community community events | broadway center star chefs p9
community events | evergreen college—art of living auction p10
the washington state fair p11
the washington center for the performing arts p13
arts & events calendar p14
master builders association—house for hope p16
creative forces gallery at hotel murano p17
cuisine showcase picks | marrow kitchen and bar p21
dining guide p22
dine, learn & live artistically at the art house café p23
lifestyle, escape & wellness
experience sweet indulgence at salish lodge and spa p27
salon & spa guide p28
12 local summer escapes p29
evergreen eye exclusive p33
live a mortgage-free life p35
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community events | broadway center star chefs 9
community events | evergreen college—art of living auction 10
the washington state fair 11
the washington center for the performing arts 13
arts & events calendar 14
master builders association—house for hope 16
creative forces gallery at hotel murano 17
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community events | star chefs on broadway
Wizard of Oz themed, the 2013 Star Chefs event at the Broadway Cen-ter in Tacoma amazed it’s 350 patrons with festivities and surprises. A record number of attendees enjoyed an evening filled with bidding, dining and entertainment provided by EnJoy productions. Most sought after auction items included a winemaker’s stay at the Corvus Cel-lars, private tour of California Wine Country and San Francisco and an original artisan pendant designed for Star Chefs on Broadway by LeRoy Jewelers. Star Chefs on Broadway raises vital funds for the Broadway Center’s Education Programs that serve more than 51,000 students, teachers and families each year.
Helen McGovern & George Pilant
James Crawford & Ryan Mello Gini Hawkins & Steve Keller Scott & Ronda Shelton
Kitura & Rusty George Jason & Kristin Tague Michele Johnson & Stephanie Stebich
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community events | evergreen college—art of living auction
The Evergreen State College Foundation hosted its annual Art of Living Auction on Friday, April 5, 2013 in the Daniel J. Evans Library at the college’s Olympia campus. The auction included original art by recog-nized and emerging artists, many of them Evergreen alumni or faculty. Over 150 people attended the evening’s festivities and the event raised $75,000 for the Evergreen Annual Fund. The Fund supports student scholarships and faculty development needs.
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Kathy & Craig Chance & Lee Hoemann Paul Goldberg & Ellen Grant Jay Scott & Nikki McClure
Carol Williams & Alexandria English Ladell & Rodney Youckton Cassie & Drew Welliver & Keri Carkeek
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Step right up, folks! The Puyallup Fair has an-nounced a legal name change. Beginning this year, it is officially the Washington State Fair. Started in 1900, the fair is the largest in the state and has been a beloved September tradition for generations of family fun and memories.
Many people already consider the Puyallup Fair to be the unofficial state fair in Washington. After all, it has been the largest fair in the state for over half a century. Newcomers to Washington do not always know this fact and that the fair is also one of the largest in the country. Some people associ-ate the fair with a smaller town, not realizing it hosts over one million visitors during its 17-day run each September.
“We still have all the traditional things people love—a variety of vendors, three stages, a lot of animal and agriculture shows, and we have many youth activities going on. And of course we have the rides, the delicious fair foods and the family fun that all have enjoyed since 1900,” said Karen LaFlamme, public relations counsel for the fair.
This year, the fair also adds a nightly laser light show with music, three cirque-style shows, an urban market, and a newly remodeled and moved “piglet palace” to delight attendees. The grandstand lineup will include big names in music such as Carrie Un-derwood, Trace Adkins and Cee Lo Green.
LaFlamme recommends looking up the fair’s online planner for information about the fair schedule, ad-vance-purchase discount tickets and special activi-ties going on all season long. TAMMY ROBACKER
For more information:thefair.com
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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is the South Puget Sound’s largest performing arts facility com-mitted to providing a wide variety of entertainment and cul-tural activities for the residents of five counties. Located in the heart of Washington state’s capital city, WCPA has also become a home for the arts. It has grown into a community gathering place, providing a focus for the performing arts unique to the region.
According to Anne Larsen, director of marketing for WCPA, the group’s biggest goals are community outreach and collab-oration with their artistic partners. “We have over 30 artis-tic partners and these various performing arts organizations range in genre to include a diverse collective of groups from ballet and symphony to choirs and theater groups,” she said.
Having opened in 1985, the center presents its own season of national and international touring artists from a broad spectrum of genres and styles. Its real purpose, however, is to provide the support services needed by the many local performance groups that call the center home.
“We at Ballet Northwest are grateful for our longstanding partnership with the Washington Center. Not only does the center provide a wonderful venue for our large-scale pro-ductions like The Nutcracker, they have partnered with us to create the much-loved Olympia Dance Festival, which brings the South Sound dance community together,” said Ken John-son, co-artistic director at Ballet Northwest.
This past March, WCPA hosted its first fundraising breakfast at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club. “We had over 200 people hear our message and raised $25,000 to support future efforts, such as allowing the continuation of nonprofit and edu-cational discount rates. Those funds give us the ability to survive and stay sustainable,” said Larsen. TAMMY ROBACKER
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arts & events calendarMeeker Days’ FestivalJune 21 - 23, performances in evening Downtown PuyallupPioneer Ave, Puyallup253.268.0475 | puyallupmainstreet.com
Brew Five ThreeJune 22, 1pm & 6pmPierce Transit ParkBroadway, Tacoma253.591.5890 | broadwaycenter.org
Taste of TacomaJune 28 - 30, times varyPoint Defiance Park5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma425.295.3262 | tasteoftacoma.com
JuneLacey in TuneSummer Concert in the ParkJune, July and August, times varyHuntamer Park in Woodland Square618 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey360.438.2631 | ci.lacey.wa.us/events
Auburn Farmers MarketJune 9 - September 22Auburn Sound Transit Plaza23 A St SW, Auburn253.266.2726 | auburnfarmersmarket.org
Comedy in the BoxJune 13, 7:30pmBlack Box Theater512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8586 | washingtoncenter.org
Michael Jackson—HIStoryJune 13, 7:30pmPantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma253.591.5890 | broadwaycenter.org
The Importance of Being EarnestJune 14 - July 14, times varyLakewood Playhouse5729 Lakewood Towne Ctr Blvd, Lakewood253.588.0042 | lakewoodplayhouse.org
Pop Meets the ClassicsJune 15, 7:30pmWashington Center Main Stage512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8585 | wcpa.squarespace.com
Cyndi LauperJune 16, 7:30pmPantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma253.591.5890 | broadwaycenter.org
Reflection of the SupremesJune 29, 8pmKnutzen Family Theater3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way253.661.1444 | centerstagetheatre.com
Patti Warashina—Wit and WisdomJuly 12 - October 27Bellevue Arts Museum510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue425.519.0770 | bellevuearts.org
JulyMusic in the ParkWednesdays in July & August, 7pmSylvester ParkCapitol Way S & Legion Way SW, Olympia360.357.8948 | musicintheparkolympia.com
Summer Sounds At SkansieJuly 2, 6:30-8pmSkansie Brothers Park3207 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor253.853.3554 | pnwmusic.com
Auburn 4th of July FestivalJuly 4, 11am-4pmLes Gove Park910 9th St SE, Auburn253.931.3043 | auburnwa.gov
Ragtime—The MusicalJuly 5 - 28, times varyTacoma Musical Playhouse7116 Sixth Ave, Tacoma253.565.6867 | tmp.org
Cruise at the CreekJuly 11 - 13Little Creek Casino ResortW 91 ST Route 108, Shelton800.667.7711 | little-creek.com
Sumner Downtown Rhubarb DaysJuly 13 & 14Historic Downtown Sumner253.720.9846 | sumnerdowntown.com
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Olalla Bluegrass & Beyond FestivalAugust 17, 11am-duskSouth Kitsap Southern Little League Field5795 SE Hovgaard Rd, Olalla253.857.5604 | olallabluegrass.com
GodspellJuly 13 & 14, times varyBurien Annex14501 4th Ave SW, Burien206.617.2152 | hi-liners.org
ZoobileeJuly 19, 6pm-1amPoint Defiance Zoo and Aquarium5400 N Pearl St, Tacomazoosociety.org
Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival July 20 & 21, 10am-5pmGig Harbor Historic Waterfront Judson Stpeninsulaartleague.com
Maritime Art ExhibitionJuly 27Harbor History Museum4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor253.927.3627 | harborhistorymuseum.org
Thurston County FairJuly 31 - August 43054 Carpenter Rd, Lacey360.786.5453co.thurston.wa.us/fair
AugustSilver Auto AuctionAugust 2 & 3Little Creek Casino ResortW 91 ST Route 108, Shelton800.667.7711 | little-creek.com
Sumner Fine Arts FestivalAugust 2 - 4Historic Downtown Sumner253.720.9846 | sumnerdowntown.com
Shakespeare in the ParkAugust 4, 7-9pmDes Moines Beach Park22030 Cliff Ave S, Des Moines206.870.6527 | desmoinesartscommission.com
LIC Drum FestivalAugust 10, 10am-6pmLongbranch Improvement Club4312 Key Peninsula Hwy S, Longbranch253.549.6437 | licweb.org
Viking DaysAugust 17 & 18, 9am-6pmNordic Heritage Museum3014 NW 67th St, Seattle206.789.5707 | nordicmuseum.org
Sand in the CityAugust 23 - 25Hands On Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia360.956.0818 | hocm.org/sitc
Peninsula Art League Art ExhibitionAugust 30 - October 6Harbor History Museum4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor peninsularartleague.com
LIC Labor Day DanceAugust 31, 8-11pmLongbranch Improvement Club4312 Key Peninsula Hwy S, Longbranch253.549.6437 | licweb.org
September
Washington State FairSeptember 6 - 22, times varyWashington State Fair Grounds110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup253.845.1771 | thefair.com
Summer’s End Car ShowSeptember 21, 9am-3pmHuntamer Park618 Woodland Square Lp SE, Lacey360.491.0857 | ci.lacy.wa.us
Classy Chassis Car ShowAugust 18, 10am-3pmHistoric Downtown Sumner253.720.9846 | sumnerdowntown.com
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master builders association—house for hope
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Home is where the heart is at the Master Builders Associa-tion. The non profit trade association pulled together a lot of resources in their latest fundraising project, House for Hope. They built a beautiful new home in Pierce County then opened it to the public to sell in May as part of the MBAPC’s Parade of New Homes. All funds raised from the sale of the house will be shared among MBA and with the community and schools of Tacoma.
“We think House for Hope is the start of a long standing relationship with local schools and the community. It is a wonderful way for our association to give back to the entire community,” said Tiffany Speir, executive director of MBA.
Located in Soundbuilt Homes Rock Creek new home devel-opment in Spanaway, Washington, this is the first House for Hope project for the organization. Land, labor and materials were donated by MBAPC members, volunteers and general contractor Soundbuilt Homes.
This unique fundraising project arose out of a need the asso-ciation identified during the recession. Membership dropped during the recession, but Speir reported how this project and the idea of community partnering and fundraising for House for Hope helped them grow the MBA membership.
They also have a new focus on education. By placing empha-sis on outreach to schools and younger people entering the home building trades, such as framers, painters, electricians, HVAC installers and drywallers, Speir believes it will create relationships with the next generation. “There’s a need for younger people. We want to help educate and train the kids who will be coming into our work force,” said Speir.
Due to the success of the project, future fundraising goals for MBA may include a second House for Hope endeavor. “We are already looking at a similar project for 2014,” said Speir. TAMMY ROBACKER
For more information:2013houseforhope.com
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creative forces gallery at hotel muranoInside Tacoma’s Hotel Murano, on Broad-way, a shop in the lobby’s southeast cor-ner attracts attention with pleasant day-light and a unique gallery featuring local artists. Even its name, Creative Forces Gifts & Sundries, suggests discoveries far more exciting than a bottle of aspirin or a packaged snack.
Unique and inspired pieces of original Northwest art—paintings, drawings, sculp-ture, pottery, photography, stationery,
blown glass, handmade jewelry and ac-cessories—cover the walls and fill the shelves. But the special atmosphere comes from the heart of owner Caro-lyn Osborne, an artist herself and the recipient of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s 2012 Spotlight on Business Award for a minority-owned business.
When Osborne’s brother David Os-borne died of cancer in 2008, their fam-ily held a fundraiser at Hotel Murano to
benefit St. Anthony Hospital’s oncology center. After that, they called it “David’s hotel.” When invited to open a shop there, in 2012, Carolyn Osborne felt it was all meant to be.
“I love it here,” she said during an inter-view. “I want to be here forever because it’s fun. Every day, I get to meet amaz-ing people from our community and all over the world. It’s like a continuous art show. I get to help my artists who are in here too.” Those 27 local artists in-clude a real estate agent, a pastry chef, an architect, and a stay-at-home mother of twin girls.
Hotel guests from all over the world love the opportunity to take home gen-uine Northwest artwork, but Creative Forces also welcomes those who live nearby to visit the shop Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Os-borne hopes that when residents of the South Sound area need a special gift, or just want to spoil themselves, Creative Forces will come to mind immediately.CANDACE BROWN
For more information:creativeforcesgallery.com1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma 253.227.8871
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For an establishment with a name like Marrow, you might envision a manly cave with prehistoric artifacts. Yet once in-side this Tacoma restaurant, you find an unpretentious ambi-ance exemplified by a chandelier made of light bulbs and glass bottles suspended by wire. On a recent visit, midweek happy chatter exuded from tables with diverse groups of diners, and funky, mellow music played in the background. A simple outlook on decor lets the food shine.
The menu is full of delicious protein/meat-based dishes (the “Marrow” side of the menu) and creative vegetarian dishes (the “Arrow” side of the menu).
Since we arrived ravenous, we ordered a large spread, start-ing with chilled lobster claw, 63 degree duck egg and Louie sauce. This salad was amazing with the delicate, perfectly cooked duck egg oozing over the lob-ster, complemented by the tangy Louie sauce. It’s the kind of dish that isn’t too decadent, with a wonderful balance of flavors and textures.
Marrow is definitely known for its ad-venturous protein offerings. We went with the squab with foie gras, pan jus, poached pears and mascarpone-whipped Yukon gold potatoes. The rich, delicate flavors of these ingredients complemented one another perfectly.
Unarguably our favorite dish was the hanger steak poutine with Beechers cheese curds, marrow gravy and shoe-string fries. It arrived with the steak
perfectly cooked and topped with undeniably the best gravy we ever tasted.
The Marrow Burger is a people’s choice favorite. Layered with wild boar bacon, white cheddar, fried fennel and grilled onion aioli between a brioche bun, it is mouthwatering.
We finished our meal by splitting the most delicious choco-late flourless cake with salted caramel fluff and a ganache top-ping sprinkled with cocoa nibs and espresso powder.
Tacoma’s Marrow Kitchen and Bar serves up the essentials of life—food and friends sharing experiences. If you are look-ing for delicious, out-of-the-box fare accompanied by im-peccable service, try Marrow. TAMMY LARSEN, AKA the foodie couple
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TacomaArt House Café111 N Tacoma AveTacoma 253.212.2011arthousecafe.com
Asado2810 6th Ave253.272.7770asadotacoma.com
Cutter’s Point Coffee1936 Pacific Ave253.272.7101cutterspoint.com
Indochine Asian Dining Lounge1924 Pacific Ave253.272.8200indochinedowntown.com
Marrow Restaurant2717 Sixth Ave253.267.5299marrowtacoma.com
Maxwell’s Restaurant & Lounge454 St Helens Ave253.683.4115maxwells-tacoma.com
Melting Pot2121 Pacific Ave253.535.3939meltingpot.com
Stanley & Seafort’s115 E 34th St253.473.7300stanleyandseaforts.com
Steele Creek1114 Broadway253.627.1229
PuyallupChili Thai Restauant3712 9th St SW253.864.7005chilithai.com
Mama Stortini’s3207 E Main Ave253.845.7569mamastortinis.com
Toscanos437 29th St NE253.864.8600toscanospuyallup.com
Trapper’s Sushi206 39th Ave SW253.891.2046trapperssushi.net
Bonney LakeTrapper’s Sushi/Sushi Town 20649 Hwy 410 E253.891.2046sushitownbonneylake.com
SumnerSorci’s Italian cafe1012 Ryan Ave253.891.8400sorcisitaliancafe.com
Windmill Bistro16009 60th St E253.826.7897windmillbistro.com
OlympiaRockFish700 4th Ave E360.753.5700olyrockfishgrill.com
Mercato Ristorante111 Market St NE360.528.3663mercatoristorante.com
Pizzeria la Gitana518 Capitol Way S 360.753.2929pizzerialagitana.com
SWING Wine Bar825 Columbia St SW360.357.9464swingwinebar.com
Waterstreet Café and Bar610 Water St SW360.709.9090waterstreetcafeandbar.com
Gig HarborBrix257707 Pioneer Way253.858.6626harborbrix.com
LakewoodOakhouse Restaurant8102 Zircon Dr253.584.8888rmgclub.com
Federal WayIndochina31406 Pacific Hwy S 253.529.4214indochinabest.com
McGrath’s Fish House1911 S 320th St253.839.5000mcgrathsfishhouse.com
KentBanyan Tree Restaurant504 Ramsay Way 253.981.6333 banyantreerestaurant.com
CentraliaBoccata Deli & Market405 N Tower Ave360.736.2404
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Picture the perfect local hangout and you have the Art House Café, which opened in Tacoma’s historic Stadium District in the spring of 2013. Start with morning coffee and pastry. Then enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, a full bar, sig-nature pizza, and a take-out bakery, as well as live music on weekends—all in a colorful décor inspired by a peacock’s tail. The atmosphere suits everything from your first cup of java to a romantic date. Handmade tiles decorate the bar. Smoked hickory floors add warmth.
Two of the three co-owners, John and Luci Armstrong, conceived of the café as a companion business to their Open Arts Studio. In the same building, the studio offers classes in visual arts and
music. Now the Armstrongs also offer cooking and mixology classes in the café. The two spaces connect indoors.
“John and I started the concept because we wanted to do ‘wine and painting’ classes,” Luci Armstrong said. “We’ve always wanted to do culinary arts and also etiquette classes through the studio, so we decided the restaurant would be a great avenue.”
Many people know the third owner, Chef Dustin Joseph, from his days as ex-ecutive chef at the Chambers Bay Grill. In addition to actually cooking, he teach-es cooking. Most of all, Joseph wants guests to experience a new relationship with high-quality food and great service.
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“I really want to make the plates and the dishes very special,” he said. “I want to hit the emotional balance with food, not to have people just eat for nourishment, but for the enjoyment.”
John Armstrong is an art teacher, actor and opera singer, and Luci studied ac-counting. But this began as her vision. She hopes Art House Café will become a community arts hub. “This is what you get when an accountant marries an art-ist,” she joked. CANDACE BROWN
For more information:arthousecafe.com111 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma253.212.2011
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Salish Lodge & Spa’s signature honey is also for sale at The Country Store and at salishlodge.com.
Perched on the hillside adjacent to Snoqualmie Falls, the Salish Lodge and Spa’s iconic property has recently under-gone renovations, including a water feature that greets you as you enter the property, a new lobby, upgrades to the dining lounge and an infusion of “sweet indulgence” to the overall experience.
As a part of the improvements, a honeybee apiary has been installed on the hillside overlooking the property. The quint-essential Pacific Northwest retreat now infuses its honey into its fresh Northwest cuisine in The Dining Room, its Sal-ish Honey Beer, and its organic body treatments in The Spa. “Our guests have been enjoying our honey through every aspect of our hotel,” said Rod Lapasin, general manager of Salish Lodge and Spa.
If you are a spa-goer, you will be delighted to find that The Spa at Salish has introduced a Honey and Herb Scrub Bar, where you can work with a spa mixologist to choose from a variety of fresh herbs from the Salish garden. The chosen herbs will be blended with Salish honey, essential oils, salts or sugar scrubs, depending on the treatment needs. This decadent custom scrub is then used in spa body treatments, manicures and pedicures.
During your stay, you will also want to take in the view of the falls from the newly remodeled Attic Lounge. The lounge has a relaxed vibe with hand-blown glass behind the bar, natural furnishings and an open-air pizza oven. The menu features lighter dining options that appeal to a food lover’s palate and a comfortable atmosphere that invites conversa-tion and relaxation. Find your sweet spot at the magnificent Salish Lodge and Spa. Take in breathtaking views, impeccable accommodations and dining, incredible service and luxurious spa treatments all designed to provide you with a SWEET and INDULGENT experience. LEAH GROUT
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PuyallupChardonnay Beauty & Day Spa 6825 112th St E253.840.0684chardonnaybeauty-dayspa.com
Bonney LakeDolce Vita Day Spa18401 Sumner Buckley Hwy 253.826.5556
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12 LOCAL SUMMER ESCAPESOutdoor adventure, world-class golf, wine tasting and live entertainment. Why leave the Pacific Northwest this summer when exciting destinations and activities are right here? Here are 12 of our favorite local summer escapes. DANA NEUTS
Tacoma Want a taste of history, art or modern culture? Tacoma has museums galore: Museum of Natural History, Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of Glass, Children’s Museum of Tacoma, Lemay—America’s Car Museum and the Washington State History Museum.
traveltacoma.com
EatonvilleAdventurers will love zip-lining through the trees at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Prefer staying on the ground? The park offers a tram tour, walking tour and nature trails where guests can view wild animals intheir natural habitats.
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Auburn Home of the University of Washington’s men’s and women’s golf teams, Washington National Golf Club is a challenging, world-class golf course with breathtaking views of Mount Rainier.
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PuyallupPuyallup celebrates its founder with Meeker Street Days June 21-23 with entertainment, an art fair, classic car show, kids’ activities, Lego Land and more.
puyallupmainstreet.com
SteilacoomThe Steilacoom Farmer’s Market brings produce, food, and arts and crafts vendors each Wednesday, along with evening concerts in a park overlooking the Puget Sound.
steilacoomfarmersmarket.org
LakewoodFamilies will love visiting Fort Steilacoom Park on July 13-14 for SummerFEST2013 with entertainment, a car show, food and arts vendors and a 5K fun run.
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OlympiaTake a trip to the Medicine Creek Winery on Old Pacific Highway to sample wine in the beautiful tasting room. Be sure to ask about the barn’s sordid history!
medicinecreekwinery.com
LaceyThurston County Fair returns to Lacey July 31-August 4 for entertainment, rides, 4-H exhibits, fried fair food and more!
co.thurston.wa.us
Federal WayMaster gardeners and nature lovers alike will enjoy learning more about the Washington state flower at the 22-acre Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.
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Crystal MountainFor a scenic escape, take a ride up Crystal Mountain on the Mount Rainier gondola and enjoy a delicious, gourmet meal at the Summit House Restaurant at 6,872 feet.
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SeattleExperience the Ring at Seattle Opera. Sweeping orchestral music, soaring voices, spectacular sets, sumptuous costumes, and breathtaking special effects combine to de-liver unparalleled live entertainment.
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SumnerSummertime activities include Music Off Main concerts on Fridays in July at the Heritage Park Stage, Rhubarb Days (July 13-14), Sumner Fine Arts Festival (Au-gust 2-4) and the Classy Chassis Car Show (August 18).
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Almost everyone eventually develops cataracts, and cataract removal is the most common surgical procedure in America. But there is nothing common about how it is done at Evergreen Eye Center in Federal Way. This is the first medical facility in Washington state to acquire the FDA-approved LenSx fem-tosecond laser, offering a breakthrough in the science of refractive cataract sur-gery. It’s “cutting edge” technology, but without a blade.
“There are evolutions in medicine, and there are revolutions in medicine,” said
Rick Boudreau, Evergreen’s marketing director and practice manager. “You can go anyplace and get cataract surgery, and maybe you’ll get a great result. But we’re going to more consistently give you a great result, because the laser is just more accurate.”
Removal of the clouded lens and re-placement with a man-made intraocu-lar one in conventional surgery involves using a hand-held blade to cut a circle as close to perfectly round as is human-ly possible. But even the best doctors can’t match the precision of the LenSx
laser. It eliminates human error and un-certain outcomes.
After exact, customized positioning, the laser makes tiny incisions that close without sutures, causing far less trauma to the eye and avoiding surgery-induced astigmatism. In fact, it corrects existing astigmatism and, along with multifocal replacement lenses, usually eliminates any need for glasses. The whole proce-dure takes only about 15 minutes. Vision improvement is predictable, instant, and life-changing.
“There are people who are 85 years old, who have worn glasses since they were 8, who are completely free of glasses to-day,” Boudreau said.
Pioneering ophthalmologist John S. Jarstad, M.D., founded Evergreen Eye Center in 1989. Evergreen has expand-ed to four locations, but only the ambu-latory surgery center in Federal Way has the LenSx laser.
“This is a game-changer,” Boudreau de-clared. “We are so excited about this technology.” CANDACE BRWOWN
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Qualified homeowners throughout the South Sound can live a mortgage-free life in as little as a year. Dave Echtle, vice president of lending at O Bee Credit Union, developed this innova-tive mortgage product in response to a growing demand for home loans with shorter terms.
Called the “mortgage free life,” the home loans are written for periods of one to 10 years at competitive in-terest rates. Unlike mortgages with extensive closing costs, O Bee offers these mortgages for a $595 flat fee, in-cluding appraisal fees, title insurance, and other fees. Loans close in two to three weeks. These features make re-financing affordable as well as attrac-tive to homeowners.
live a mortgage-free life“People are trying to get ready for retire-ment or get out of debt,” says Echtle.
Based in Tumwater, O Bee has been of-fering a similar mortgage product since 2011. To date, about 130 homeowners have taken advantage of the program and some are already debt-free.
“Customers are very satisfied with the product,” says Lee Wojnar, vice presi-dent of marketing. “We want you to be successful. We don’t want you to have a mortgage.”
On average, those taking advantage of the mortgage program are homeown-ers in their mid to late 50s who are approaching retirement and whose homes have a loan-to-value ratio of 80
percent or less. Homeowners tend to have at least 50 percent home equity, have paid down their mortgages and want to pay their mortgage loans off entirely before retirement.
“As a credit union, we’re here to serve our members and to help them achieve their financial freedom and goals,” Echtle says. “This is one way to do it.” DANA NEUTS
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