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Mighty-O at Community Fundraising Events in June

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Mighty-O supports the local community by donating gift certificates to local non-profit organizations for their fund-raising events. This month, you can find Mighty-O at the following events:

  • June 4: Penny Harvest End of the Year Celebration.  Penny Harvest, a program of  Solid Ground, is a year-round series of service-learning activities that help students apply classroom learning to real-world problems. For over 15 years, Penny Harvest has worked hand-in-hand with schools in Seattle/King County, rallying students to make a difference in their neighborhoods.  On June 4, they will bring together youth, educators, and school board members from across the city and county to celebrate the achievements of Seattle’s schools, students, and the citywide Youth Board.
  • June 5: Green Tree Early Childhood Center Silent Auction. The Green Tree Early Childhood Center is a federally-sponsored, NAEYC-accredited, non-profit school that focuses on high-quality child-centered learning for children of families who live or work in the downtown area. Their child-centered philosophy combined with fabulous teachers and an invested parent community creates a nurturing, stimulating home away from home for our children. The silent auction will raise funds to help children develop the confidence and resliiency they will need to face future challenges.
  • June 10: Conservation Northwest 6th Annual Hope for a Wild Future Auction. Conservation Northwest will celebrate 20 years of gains we’ve made together protecting and connecting wild places from the Washington Coast to the BC Rockies. The auction and dinner will be held at the Pacific Science Center. The evening of “Wolves, Wilderness, and Wonderment” by Executive Director Mitch Friedman will be emceed by Senator Lisa Brown, majority leader of the Washington State senate. This year’s activities for children include trips to the Insect Village and Tropical Butterfly House. Adults will enjoy a dinner by McCormick & Schmick’s and spirited bidding on unique items and experiences.

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Mighty-O at the Wallingford Earth Day Celebration

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Sustainable Wallingford, a group of neighborhood residents committed to educating, spreading, and celebrating sustainable practices, is holding an Earth Day event at the Wallingford QFC parking lot on Wednesday, April 22 from 4 to 6 pm. They have lots of fun things planned: yoga, origami, massage, hula hoops. Lots of local businesses, artists, organizations, and kind-hearted individuals will be there to share their knowledge and services. There will be lots of Mighty-O donuts at the No Sale Bake Sale, and a gift certificate for a dozen donuts in the raffle. This promises to be a fun community event!

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Mighty-O at Community Fundraising Events in April

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Mighty-O supports the local community by donating gift certificates to local non-profit organizations for their fund-raising events. This month, you can find Mighty-O at the following events:

  • April 3: Cascade People’s Center’s Dessert Dash. The Cascade People’s Center is a beloved resource for the Cascade community, providing free programs and space, and serving thousands of Seattle residents. With the Cascade neighborhood drastically changing as a result of the South Lake Union development, the Center is a place of consistency and familiarity for thousands of low income and transitioning families who are being pushed out of their neighborhood. Not only is CPC a family and community support center, but it also stands for social and environmental justice in the community.
  • April 4: Seattle Pro Musica. Seattle Pro Musica is the Pacific Northwest’s premiere choral group and Civic Partner to the City of Seattle. This fund-raising event located at the Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina. The event includes silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, and a special performance by the Seattle Pro Musica.
  • April 12: Wallingford Matters of the Heart Benefit Dinner and Auction. This annual auction benefits the Wallingford Childcare Center, which has been a foundation of the Wallingford community for over 40 years. They believe in teaching a multi-ethnic curriculum and in a non-violent environment. They are committed to exposing hcildren to a variety of cultures in order to promote understanding and acceptance of differences. Each year the auction provides funding to make improvements to the center and improve the environment for the children. Playground renovation is one of their goals this year.
  • April 17: Graham Hill Elementary School Auction. Graham Hill is an elementary school in the Columbia City / Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle where students explore, experiment, discover, create, and learn about themselves and the world around them. Funds raised at their auction will be used to provide necessary programs that the school district does not currently budget for such as the Powerful Writers Program, Reading Tutors, Artist in Residence, Discover Dance, and Music.
  • April 17: Youth in Focus. Youth in Focus is a nationally recognized arts and mentoring program that empowers urban teens to experience their world in new ways through photography. They offer a variety of photography classes, service learning opportunities, and entrepreneurial projects for youth ages 13-19. Their annual auction is an inspiring event that offers a wonderful combination of fine art professional photography plus the work of their students and auction items from local businesses and organizations.

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Mighty-O at Community Fundraising Events in February

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Mighty-O supports the local community by donating gift-certificates to local non-profit organizations for their fundraising events. This month, you can find Mighty-O at the following events:

  • February 7: Community for Youth Dinner and Auction. Community for Youth is an award-winning mentoring and development program that pairs at-risk students from three Seattle Public High Schools facing significant challenges - Cleveland, Rainier Beach, and Chief Sealth - with adult mentors who commit to helping them succeed in school and in life. More than 90 percent of students who stay in CfY’s programs graduate from High School!
  • February 7: Olympic View Elementary PTA Annual Auction. The funds raised at this event are used at Olympic View Elementary for student enrichment programs as well as tools and materials for hands-on learning through field trips, classroom supplies, books, and new technology.
  • February 27: Children’s Home Society of Washington Here’s to Hope Wine-Tasting. Here’s to Hope will feature an assortment of Washington wineries, appetizers, and a silent auction, held at the Arctic Club Hotel in downtown Seattle. Each year, Children’s Home Society of Washington reaches over 36,000 children and their families in 30 different locations across the state.

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