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• Picture Book Event | Monday, Sept. 25 | 7-8 p.m. | Brick & Mortar Books, 7430 164th Ave. NE, Redmond | Free | Meet local kids book authors Donna Barba Higuera and Michaele Razi as they share their new releases about Christmas and an overeager snake, respectively.
• Tangerine Dream | Monday, Sept. 25 | 7-11 p.m. | Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St., Seattle | $42 | You may know this groundbreaking electronica group from classic soundtracks like “Risky Business” and “Vision Quest.”

• The 70th Anniversary of the ROK-US Alliance | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle | Free | The Daejeon Metropolitan Dance Theater from Seattle’s sister city in South Korea performs in honor of the alliance between our two countries.

• Co-work and Connect | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 2-4 p.m. | Seattle Public Library (Greenwood), 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle | Free | Discuss your goals with others, then bear down for two 40-minute blocks of work followed by an optional happy hour.
• Sting: My Songs | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 8 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $75-$215 | The legendary rocker will walk in “Fields of Gold” and monitor “Every Breath You Take” as he serenades Seattle.

• “Two Girls, One Ghost” Podcast | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle | $25-$45 | The live show of the popular paranormal podcast explores horror with plenty of comic relief.

• U District $4 Food Walk | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | University District, 4201 University Way NE, Seattle | Free | Enjoy $4 bites and drinks across the neighborhood from 70+ participating businesses, plus live music all day long.*

• If you’re looking for a great tailgating grill, the Weber portable gas grill has wheels and folds up neatly.
• Keep your ketchup and mustard from running away with a condiment caddy.
• Keep flies away with mesh food covers.
• Use a cooler light for those p.m. tailgates to elevate your nighttime cooler experience.

• A new affordable housing complex is now open in Rainier Beach. The six-story Elizabeth Thomas Homes building has 119 units priced for households making ~50-60% of the area’s median income. It also boasts a courtyard with a playground and an exterior design by local artist Mujale Chisebuka. (Seattle Times)

• Seattle bartending legend Murray Stenson died at the age of 74 on Friday. Stenson built a strong reputation for reviving old school cocktails, particularly the Last Word, at Zig Zag Cafe and other local spots. He also mentored many other bartenders and was a beloved fixture in the community. (Seattle Times + Seattle Met)

• TikTok, you don’t stop. The social media’s parent company ByteDance is reportedly planning an expansion in Seattle with 350 listings posted for e-commerce jobs. ByteDance subleased offices in downtown Bellevue back in 2021. (GeekWire)

• Go Dawgs. After a blowout win against Cal on Saturday, UW is now the No. 7 ranked college football team in the nation, per the latest AP poll. The Huskies leaped ahead of USC and are currently the highest ranked team in the Pac-12. (ESPN)

• Bellevue recently boosted its “smart city” rep by installing new Small Wireless Facilities (SWF). The SWFs are similar to cell towers functionally, but not as cumbersome since they can be installed on light poles and blend in. The city has four of them right now, with 15 more in the midst of the permit process. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

• When Beyoncé devotee Joe Hetherington — who was born with cerebral palsy — missed the pop star’s show in Seattle due to travel complications with his wheelchair, the Bey-Hive helped out. Fans tagged the singer and her management on social media, and Hetherington got tickets to a Texas show. (Seattle Times)

• The puck drops here, hockey fans. In case you missed it, the Seattle Kraken began training camp last week and will have preseason games against other NHL squads starting today. You can watch their practices for free later this week at the Kraken Community Iceplex.

• The Roman Empire is trending on social media. For those who don’t think about the ancient civilization as often as the subjects in the viral videos, check out these audio books from the Seattle Public Library for a quick history lesson.

• This brand believed there was a way to take water and make it a little more perfect by infusing it with fruit essences (but none of the gross diet sweeteners, calories, or sugar). And the fruit flavors really taste like fruit. Groundbreaking. Plus, new customers get 36 bottles for $36 + free shipping.*

• The nominee should “demonstrate exceptional stewardship” of parks and/or recreation
• They should have devoted a significant time commitment to volunteer work
• They must show support of the department’s goals of social justice and its Thriving Environment Initiative