Leading tennis players from around the world will compete for $50,000 in prize money at the Kirkland Classic, a USTA Pro Circuit event, Oct. 4-11 at the Central Park Tennis Club in Kirkland.
The event will draw USTA Women’s Pro Circuit players from both the U.S. and internationally as they position themselves for the upcoming Australian Open. Many players are recent participants in the U.S. Open, including a number of 100 WTA players. The event is currently sold out.
“The USTA Pro Circuit tournaments have a history of fostering and incubating tennis talent both on the national and international stage,” said Vitaly Gorin, tournament director. “The Kirkland Classic offers the Northwest the opportunity to be a part of that tradition, right here in our backyard.”
The Northshore School District is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association (SVNA) to provide flu shot clinics from 3 – 6 p.m., at the following locations:
Oct. 6, Bothell High School Commons, 9130 NE 180th St, Bothell, 98011 Oct. 13, Inglemoor High School cafeteria, 1550 Simonds Road NE, Kenmore, 98028 Oct. 20, Woodinville High School Commons, 19819 136th Ave. NE, Woodinville, 98072
No, 21 Acres is not putting worms in their soup ... but they do want you to learn a bit about both! The local nonprofit has lots of classes and activities planned during the month of October. Whether you’re interested in making soup from scratch or learning how to build a worm bin, see what’s on the calendar that might intrigue you!
A recent class in the 21 Acres kitchen. (Courtesy photo)
Educational offerings during the month of October:
• Thursday, Oct. 8, Back to Basics: Soups from Scratch; 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 10, Growing Veterans Second Saturday, 10 am. - 12:30 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 10, 21 Acres Farm Walk, 11 a.m. - noon; Free, open to the public, all ages. • Saturday, Oct. 17, Taste of Place: Homemade Seasonal Ravioli; 1-3 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 24, Worm Bins 101: Introduction, 9:30-11 a.m. • Saturday, Oct. 24, 21 Acres Farm Walk, 11 a.m. - noon; free, open to the public, all ages. • Saturday, Oct. 24, Worm Bins 201: Construction; 12:30-3 p.m. • Tuesday, Oct. 27, Tuesdays at 21: Sustainable Communities and Urban Growth; 7-8 p.m.
Classes and events are very affordable, some beginning at only $10, in addition to member and student discounts. In its cooking classes, 21 Acres uses only locally grown, organic, sustainable foods for a uniquely Northwest experience. And, as a special offer, all 21 Acres students receive a discount in the 21 Acres Farm Market the week after class. 21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living is located at 13701 NE 171st St., Woodinville. For more information, or to register, visit 21acres.org/school, call 425-481-1500 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Dedicated to education and advocacy, 21 Acres seeks to accelerate social change toward more sustainable ways of growing, eating and living to protect the environment while supporting a better quality of life.
The University of Washington Bothell will host the Inspire STEM Festival on Saturday Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The festival will take place at UW Bothell, and will feature hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and a street fair filled with interactive exhibits — all with a focus on getting fifth through eighth grade girls (and boys) excited about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
