White Center Jubilee Days
Wednesday – Sunday
July 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22
White Center, WA 98146
http://www.jubileedays.org

Jubilee Days is a Seafair Sanctioned weeklong festival celebrating the rich diversity of the White Center community. Wed. is the start of the five-day carnival and larger than life fireworks show. On Saturday, July 21 the festival launches into high gear with its 3rd annual Car Show ’n’ Shine, and the start of the two-day street fair featuring a unique variety of craft, farmer and more than 50 international food vendors, a Kids Center and family-oriented entertainment. Indulge in refreshments while enjoying the bands on the main stage, and then groove the night away at the street dance Sat. night. Sun. begins with the annual parade, continues with the second day of the street fair and closes out with headliner music.

Seafair Treasure Hunt Promotional Event
Thursday, July 19
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beach House Bar + Grill
6023 Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Kirkland, WA 98033
http://www.seafair.com

Each Thursday during the festival the Seafair Street Team visits a new location with a new clue and opportunity to win one of many priceless prizes! Meet H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Driver J.W. Myers! Visit Seafair.com for more details.

Covington Days
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
July 20, 21 and 22
Cedar Heights Middle School
19640 SE 272nd St
Covington, WA 98042
http://www.covingtonfestival.com

Covington Days Festival has been a longstanding Seafair Sanctioned community event in Covington. All types of vendors, food court and an art show. Pony rides, along with a kid zone. Enjoy live entertainment all three days! No admission fee.

Kirkland Uncorked
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
July 20, 21 and 22
Marina Park
25 Lakeshore Plaza
Kirkland, WA 98033

Kirkland Uncorked is a Seafair Sanctioned regional showcase of art, food and wine of the picturesque shores of Lake Washington. Benefiting the Hope Heart Institute, Kirkland Uncorked features artist showrooms, a boat show and dog modeling contest in the Promenade and Tasting Garden with grilling demonstrations, wine tasting and live music.

Kla Ha Ya Days Festival
Saturday and Sunday
July 21 and 22
Snohomish, WA 98290
http://www.klahayadays.com

The Kla Ha Ya Days Festival is celebrating it’s 99th anniversary in 2012. Kla Ha Ya Days is the official Seafair Sanctioned community celebration for the historic City of Snohomish. More than 30,000 guests come out during the five day festival. On Saturday, the River Run and Parade (1st Street starting at Ave D to Willow St.) kick off the weekend events with the famous Kiwanis Salmon BBQ feeding the crowds at Hill Park (1610 Park Ave.) throughout the weekend. The Street Fair (1st Street between Union and Cedar) attracts over 100 arts, crafts & commercial vendors. Following the parade are the classic silly contests such as the renowned Frog Jumping contest, a real crowd favorite, as well as bed races, firefighters waterball, pie eating, cherry pit spitting , sawdust treasure hunt and ice cream and watermelon eating. Through out the weekend there are skydiving and helicopter demonstrations at Harvey Field (9900 Airport Way) and on Sunday at Harvey Field the Classic Car Show is held with over 200 classic cars from around the Northwest and even Canada.

West Seattle Grand Parade Sponsored by the American Legion Post 160
Saturday, July 21
11:00am – 2:00pm
California Ave between SW Admiral Way & SW Edmunds St
Seattle, WA 98116
http://www.thewestseattleparade.com

This is the oldest continuously held parade in Seattle, celebrating the West Seattle community and Puget Sound.A Seafair Sanctioned Community Event, it’s been a favorite of young and old alike for 80 years.

Des Moines Waterland Parade
Saturday, July 21
5:30pm
Downtown Des Moines
Marine View Dr S
Des Moines, WA 98198
http://www.seafair.com

The annual Waterland Parade is back with full force and is Seafair Sanctioned. The route travels through the heart of Des Moines. Before the parade, you have the opportunity to view some classic cars and boats at the 6th Annual Des Moines Classic Car & Wooden Boat Show.

Seattle Bon Odori
Saturday and Sunday
July 21 and 22
1427 S Main St
Seattle, WA 98144
http://www.seattlebetsuin.org

Come celebrate the sights, sounds and dancing for out 80th Seattle Bon Odori celebration! Bon Odori is a centuries old Japanese Buddhist festival that celebrates and honors the lives of deceased family and friends. We consider this a happy time as we remember the contributions of those who came before us with a deep sense of gratitude and thanksgiving. All are welcome to join in the dancing!

Benaroya Research Institute Seafair Triathlon & Kids Triathlon
Sunday, July 22
6:30am
Seward Park
5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Seattle, WA 98118
http://www.seafair.com

Athletes from all around the Pacific Northwest are swimming, cycling and running their way to fitness and athletic excellence in preparation for the Benaroya Research Institute Seafair Triathlon. Seward Park on Lake Washington served as a pristine venue for this triathlon and offered an incredible experience for athletes of all ability levels. Minimum age for participation in the adult triathlon is 13. Kids (ages 6 -12) can “tri”, too, on a fun, custom-designed course just for them at 10:30am on July 22! Register online HERE before Friday, July 20.

ChinaTown Seafair Parade
Sunday, July 22
7:00pm – 9:00pm
S King St from 10th Ave S to 5th Ave S,
S Weller St from 5th Ave S to 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98114
http://www.seattlechinesechamber.org

The Seafair Sanctioned parade will feature colorful and traditional Asian community parade with over 60 units of drill teams, lion dancers, bands, floats, and a 100 foot dragon. There are numerous restaurants that line the parade route offering tasty Asian cuisine for families before or after the parade.

Bring on the Sun Run
Saturday, May 5
9:00am
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
http://www.sunrun2012.com

The Bring On The Sun Run is a charity 5K race/fun run that benefits the Boys and Girls Club of King County, Rotary Branch, serving youth in the Seattle University neighborhood by promoting health, fitness, and leadership. Register online.

Fiesta 5K Olé Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, May 5
9:30am
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave. E
Seattle, WA 98112
http://www.fiesta5kole.com

A 5K fun run and walk followed by a taco feed, benefitting the Hope Heart Program at Benaroya Research Institute in Seattle. Register online.

The Color Run
Sunday, May 13
Seattle Center
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
http://www.thecolorrun.com

The Color Run is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. For our events, it is all about participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of the Color Run course will be the most enjoyable real estate you’ve traveled in a VERY long time. The 2012 Seattle Color Run charity is the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska. Register online.

Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes
Sunday, May 20
Alaska Airlines Hec Ed Pavilion
University of Washington
3950 Montlake Blvd. N.
Seattle, WA 98195
http://www.beatthebridge.org

The Nordstrom Beat the Bridge is a fundraiser for JDRF, the largest nongovernmental funder of research to cure, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes. The event consists of an 8k Run and Wheelchair Race, 4-Mile Walk, 1-Mile Fun Run, and Diaper Derby for toddlers. The event is called Beat the Bridge because the University Bridge is raised during the race and the goal is to BEAT the raising of the bridge. Have no fear, if you don’t beat the bridge, there is a band and prizes for those who get caught. After a few minutes, the bridge goes back down, allowing everyone to finish. Since the first Beat the Bridge race in 1983, Nordstrom has partnered with JDRF to conquer T1D. Beat the Bridge is part of The Walk to Cure Diabetes, an annual walkathon held in more than 200 locations in 13 countries to benefit JDRF. The Walk to Cure Diabetes raised over $85 million last year. Register online or pick up a brochure in Seattle area Nordstrom department stores.

Good Karma 5K
Sunday, May 27
9:00am
Seward Park
5898 Lake Washington Blvd. South
Seattle, WA 98118
http://www.goodkarma5k.com

Seattle’s only choose your own charity fun run, where you decide where your portion of the proceeds benefits from a list of 10 local nonprofits. There are other ways to donate and volunteer on race day for local charitable organizations. Check out the details online.

With nearly 2,000 participants expected, the event is one of the largest coed triathlons in the Northwest. The race will include Olympic challenge and sprint distance
courses, relay teams and a kids triathlon.

Discounted Registration is online for rom 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8. Register at http://www.seafair.com/triathlon. Online registration will remain open through Thursday, July 19.

Adult Triathlon Information (minimum age is 13):

Olympic Challenge Course: 1-mile swim, 20-mile bike, 10K run.

Sprint Course: .5-mile swim, 12-mile bike, 5K run.

Relay Teams: 2-person and 3-person.

All participants will receive a Brooks podium technical race shirt and a finishers medal.

Kids Triathlon Information (minimum age is 6):

Kids can “tri”, too, on a fun, custom-designed course just for them!

Kids Beginner Course: 50 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .2 mile run.

Kids Intermediate Course: 100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .5 mile run.

All participants will receive a race t-shirt and a finishers medal.

Go to http://www.seafair.com/triathlon for more details.

“Sure,” comes a slightly skeptical reply. Rawlings follows up, “What do you know about diabetes?” and a few questions later, she has her captivated student paging through an activity book. “Can you circle the pancreas?” she asks, and he got it right!

BRI’s topic is autoimmune diseases, and they are here to share especially how T-cells regulate the immune system.

To ensure all ages understand that T-cells are heroic, they invited a special guest — Tommy T-Cell, the autoimmune disease fighting superhero!

“Would you like to have your picture taken with a superhero?” Rawlings asks. Everyone says yes to that question, and Rachel Martin of BRI slips away quietly. Moments later, Tommy T-Cell emerges …

… to smiles, cheers, and high-fives …

As everyone lines up to have their photo taken with Tommy T-Cell, Rawlings next plays the role of photographer. With a Polaroid camera, she snaps the photo then gives the print in return, pasted on a card with more information about T-cells and the Institute:

Emma Lund-Curran, 7, and her family smile for a portrait with Tommy T-Cell

Even Oliver Serang, of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington, can’t resist and jumps in for a photo with Tommy T-Cell:

About Benaroya Research Institute

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason is an international leader in immune system and autoimmune disease research translating discoveries to real life applications. BRI is one of the few research institutes in the world dedicated to finding causes and cures to eliminate autoimmune diseases including Type 1 diabetes, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, scleroderma and many others.

Selected Scientific Achievements

Community support is essential to continue this crucial work of unlocking the immune system and conquering Type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. Be a partner in unlocking the mysteries of the immune system.