Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 30, 2009. This is the date of the first annual Farm Day and party at the Skagit River Ranch.

Events run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and include a farm tour, live music and burgers for all, there will be a burger cook-off among guest chefs Greg Atkinson, cookbook author; Craig Hetherington, of TASTE restaurant; and James Beard Award-winner Maria Hines, of Tilth. The chefs also will offer their perspectives on sustainability during a panel discussion.

There will be a petting zoo, treasure hunt and other activities for children. And the cost is $30 per person, includes grilled burgers or sausages; children 12 and under are free.

For more information visit the Skagit River Ranch.

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On Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Lynnwood Convention Center Disney fans will gather to attend the PNW Mouse Meet.

Fans will have an opportunity to discover a Disneyana Show & Sale where vendors will have a wide variety of Disneyana memorabilia available; Pin Trading; Themed Displays including a Theme Park Attraction Vehicle photo opportunity and a very special Guest, Disney Legend and Keynote Speaker: Margaret Kerry – author, actress, professional speaker and live Action reference model and alter ego for Walt Disney’s Tinker Bell.

Tickets for this event are online only. No tickets will be available at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets visit PNW Mouse Meet.

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If you're looking to make some fun summer plans then one of these Seattle area packages might be a good fit for you and your family:

1. Friday Harbor House in the San Juan Islands is offering "Surf" and "Turf" packages: The “Surf” package includes a whale-watching tour beginning at $299 per night and the “Turf” package includes moped rental beginning at $299 per night. “Surf” and “Turf” packages are available through September 30, 2009 and require two-night stays. For more information visit Friday Harbor House or call 360-378-8455.

2. Hotel Bellwether, in Bellingham is offering a mid-week summer special of three nights for the price of two, Sunday through Thursday. The hotel also offers two summer packages: “Go Fly a Kite” package includes a one night stay, a kite to fly in the adjacent park and a picnic lunch from Harborside Bistro beginning at $172 per night and “Whale of a Good Time” to include a two-night stay, dinner and breakfast for two at Harborside Bistro and a full-day whale watching tour beginning at $563. For more information visit Hotel Bellwether or call 360-392-3100.

3. Salish Lodge & Spa in Snoqualmie is offering four summer packages in partnership with local outfitters in the Snoqualmie Valley - excursions include: “Hike & Fly-Fishing Getaway” beginning at $649 per night, “River Kayaking Package” beginning at $549 per night, “Mountain Biking Adventure” beginning at $449 per night and “Hike & Stay Package” beginning at $429 per night. These packages are available June through September 15, 2009. For more information visit Salish Lodge & Spa or call 800-2-SALISH.

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Seattle's Luxury Chocolate Salon will take place at Bell Harbor International Conference Center on July 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The event will feature the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates and confections from around the West Coast. More than 30 chocolatiers including the 2008 winner, Amano Artisan Chocolate of Orem, Utah, and Seattle's Theo Chocolate, Intrigue Chocolates and Oh! Chocolate will offer up their delicacies for sampling.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information visit Seattle Chocolate Salon.

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