Author: Melissa Larsen

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Seattle International Comedy Competition

From Nov. 4 to Nov. 28, the 41st Seattle International Comedy Competition takes place with a 17-performance tour throughout the Puget Sound area. After taking 2020 off due to the pandemic, the competition is ready to delight Seattle audiences by introducing them to some of today’s best comics.

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Seasons at Semiahmoo: Fall Fest

If the crispy marine air that fills the atmosphere around Blaine’s Semiahmoo Resort isn’t enough of a kickstart to autumn, you’ll definitely be celebrating with hot cider, beach bonfires and more during Seasons at Semiahmoo: Fall Fest.

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7 Spots for Pepperoni Pizza

It is safe to say pizza is always on our mind, so celebrating National Pepperoni Pizza Day on Sept. 20 is certainly on our priority list. Just in time for the tasty holiday, here are seven Washington state restaurants for creme de la creme ‘za.

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Seattle in Bloom Hotel Promotion

Everyone could use a little more flower power in their day so, throughout August, overnight guests at Downtown Seattle hotels will receive a complimentary bouquet of Pike Place Market’s flowers via Visit Seattle’s new “Seattle in Bloom” promotion.

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Nonprofit of the Month: Free2Luv

Ten-year-old Free2Luv is a national award-winning youth development nonprofit, with a mission is to “transform the bullied to brave, celebrate individuality and save lives through the arts.” Here, Tonya Sandis, founder and CEO, discusses EXPRESS IT!, the nonprofit’s pledge and its one-of-a-kind merch.

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Cliff Has Your Back Program

Just in time for the new school year, Bellevue-based Ascend Hospitality Group partnered with former Seahawk and Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril and the Cliff Avril Family Foundation to launch the Cliff Has Your Back program. This collab provides underprivileged children with a custom-designed backpack, filled with supplies.