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Owuor Arunga playing trumpet during Walk the Block 2020 at Garfield Community Center.
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Take a community art walk in the Central District, plus other fun things to do this week

What's there to do this weekend and the upcoming week? Enjoy a pop-up art walk in Seattle's Central District. Or check out Seattle Latino Film Festival, Trails to Taps Relay, an online class about witches or other in-person and virtual happenings.

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Luna Crone-Barón, 15, wears a pride flag in front of her house in Seattle on Oct. 4, 2021. Luna Crone-Barón, 15, who is a sophomore at the Center School, identifies as a transgender woman, lesbian and queer. 218353
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What’s it like to come out at school nowadays? Seattle’s LGBTQ+ youth speak out WATCH

(Illustration by Gabriel Campanario/The Seattle Times)
Entertainment

Your guide to Seattle-area arts events this fall

At Carpinito Brothers pumpkin patch, Sloane Carlson, 4, from Covington, makes her way through a large selection of pumpkins, The patch, and corn maze, is just off HiWay 167 in Kent. 218467
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Enjoy pumpkin patches, spooky events and other fall fun in the Puget Sound area before October ends VIEW

CAPITOL HILL- VACCINE CARDS AT RESTAURANT – 073021 A sign requiring vaccine proof is seen outside of Oddfellows Café + Bar on Friday, July 30, 2021 in Capitol Hill. Customers were required to show proof either electronically, or with a physical copy of their vaccine card and ID to be seated indoors.
Food & Drink

These Seattle-area restaurants, bars and venues require proof of COVID vaccination

Food & Drink

Pumpkin Spice. (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post) 148.0.702727357

A homemade pumpkin spice recipe to remind us what the season should really taste like

Pacific NW Magazine

Councilman Sam Smith. left, and Councilwoman Mrs. Phyllis Lamphere were among the pickets at City Hall yesterday. Virtually all were protesting the Pike Plaza urban-renewal plan. Mrs. Lamphere, who supports the urban-renewal plan, was in a sense picketing pickets. At center was Victor Steinbrueck, architect and a leader of Friends of the Market, an organization backing preservation of the Pike Place Market area. Eighty to 100 persons picketed the building yesterday noon. Friends of the Market contends urban renewal would destroy the market’s spirit and result in mistreatment of market-area residents and businessmen. Some city officials contend the market is in disrepair and cannot be saved without the invest-ment of public money. (4/2/1971)

How Seattle pulled together 50 years ago to preserve Pike Place Market — and the soul of the city

Seattle Dating Scene

Dwight and Ritsuko met in Japan after he dialed zero one lonely night.

One lonely night’s phone call sparks an overseas connection, and other Seattle love stories

Travel

The Crispy Alaskan Ling Cod Fish & Chips and the Grilled S.F.R. American Wagyu Beef Burger at the Canyon River Grill in Ellensburg, Washington.

You’ll find good eats and plenty of hiking options on a weekend getaway to Ellensburg

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Outdoors

Seven rescued after vehicle goes off cliff near trailhead in Snohomish County

One person was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital Saturday night after a car went over a cliff on the road to the Boulder River Trailhead. Six others were also taken to the hospital with injuries.

Wellness

“Big & Bold: Strength Training for the Plus-Size Woman” by Morit Summers.

‘Big & Bold’ demonstrates that while fitness is for all, it’s not one-size-fits-all

Seattle Sketcher

Even on a hot summer day, these golfers are up for some clubbing

Check out eye-popping exotics every week at Redmond Town Center car show

Seattle’s Uptown got a new name, but a historic landmark shines on

The return of ‘Alki Fridays’ coed volleyball brings energy back to the beach

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Kaanapali resorts invite guests to embrace local culture WATCH

Provided by Kaanapali Beach Resort Association

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Rant and Rave: Reader thanks local high school cleanup

RAVE to the pharmacist at the Rainier Bartell's who worked diligently and professionally to help an endless line of customers on a recent Sunday. She stayed calm and polite on a difficult day. The new owners of this drugstore need to hire more employees like her to help! RANT to the judgy biker that yelled at...

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