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🎂 No really, we aren’t trolling you

Celebrate one year of the Northwest Trolls in Seattle
A giant wooden troll sits with its legs crossed amid some trees, which are barely taller than the troll itself. Two people stand by one of the legs folded in front of the troll, barely reaching its knees. A sparkly birthday hat has been edited into the image on the troll's head, along with a balloon shaped like the number one with a string dangling from the troll's fist.
*Sniff, sniff* They grow up so fast. | Photo by SEAtoday Staff, edited via Canva
This August, the iconic “Northwest Trolls” are turning one. This set of six giant trolls, five of which are located in or near Seattle, have been quite the talk of the town since they first spawned in the PNW last year.

Created by Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo, these mystical wooden figures have led curious visitors on quite the excursion — you have to use the troll map to hunt them down, since their locations are supposed to be hush hush.

To celebrate the installation’s widespread success + the start of the trolls’ “terrible twos,” Nordic Design Foundation is hosting free whimsical events:
  • Community Restoration Event for Bruun Idun | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lincoln Park | Help restore Bruun Idun’s natural habitat and make space for winter planting season.
  • Ice Cream Social for Bruun Idun Day | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 12 p.m. | Lincoln Park | Honor West Seattle’s Bruun Idun with frozen treats and water views.
  • Jakob Two Tree’s Birthday Celebration | Friday, Sept. 6 | 3:30 p.m. | Rainier Trail, Issaquah | Follow the trail to Jakob Two Tree’s hiding place for birthday cake and a recycled art-making event.
  • Oscar the Bird King Troll-a-versary | Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times TBD | Pt. Robinson, Vashon Island | The island is celebrating its troll near the historic Point Robinson Lighthouse, with more details to come.
Environment clean-ups, trail hikes, recycled art, and towering woodland trolls — it truly doesn’t get more Seattle than that.
How it started
 
Events
Monday, Aug. 5
  • Mario Kart N64 Tournament | Monday, Aug. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | High Dive | $5-$11 | Have you mastered Rainbow Road? Prove it on one of the most difficult iterations of the classic Nintendo game.
  • Hoops on the Pier | Monday, Aug. 5-Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Pier 62 | Free | Start the day off with a youth basketball clinic followed up with an open courts sesh + tournament.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
  • “Dice: A Midsummer’s Night Dream” | Tuesday, Aug. 6-Sunday, Aug. 11 | 7 p.m. | Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre | $1-$60 | This Shakespearean comedy gets even goofier with a live band, a performance that travels outside, and randomized roles for each show.
  • Ruby’s Bump & Grind | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Pitch Studios | $20-$70 | Bring out your inner star and learn some burlesque basics from one of Seattle’s finest performers.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • PD²: A Day of Play for K-8 Teachers | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | Meridian Playground | $18 | Network with other teachers and find some new routine ideas for your classrooms — while hanging out on a playground, of course.
  • Flow in the Park: Free Yoga | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 6 p.m. | Lake Union Park | Free | Move and groove in the park with a live DJ, drinks, and coupons to nearby restaurants — bring your own mat + water bottle.
Events calendar here
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Wellness

Wellness

Ready, (re)set, relax, Seattle
Presented by a SEAtoday Partner
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This downtown hotel promises a curated offering of wellness experiences for a truly rejuvenating stay. | Photos courtesy of Hyatt at Olive 8; GIF by SEAtoday
ICYMI, August is National Wellness Month. Whether you’re looking to get off your feet after a busy day exploring the city or simply want to put your world on pause for a second, Hyatt at Olive 8 can help you relax.

Wellness is a way of life at the downtown hotel. From guided fitness experiences to a unique yoga nidra class designed to promote relaxation and improved sleep, daily complimentary wellness activities are offered to guests.

Looking to unwind further? Book a treatment at Elaia, an eco-friendly spa within the hotel. (We’re eyeing the coffee body scrub featuring coffee grinds from Victrola Coffee.)

Gourmands who relax in the kitchen or with a good cocktail can do so at two interactive events:
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • The country’s largest homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. just bought a 6-acre property in South King County for $14.9 million. Formerly Bally Total Fitness, the site’s previous owner rezoned and entitled 32818 First Ave. S. for townhomes. Filed documents with the city show plans for a 19-building development + 133 townhomes. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
  • Get pump(kin)ed up — Seattle’s Great Pumpkin Beer Festival will be back Friday, Oct. 4 + Saturday, Oct. 5. The festival will take over Seattle Center with 80+ local beers and ciders, carnival food, a costume contest, and more. General admission starts at $35, with $5 entry for designated drivers.
Olympics
  • One of three former University of Washington Husky golfers at the Paris Olympics, C.T. Pan’s in the thick of contention in the men’s golf competition. His second round elevated him 16 places on the leaderboard, with two rounds left before the winners are decided. Follow the Olympics with KING 5.
Biz
  • Longtime Seattle pizzeria Big Mario’s Northlake Tavern is looking for a new owner. Formerly known as Northlake Tavern and Pizza House, the restaurant at 660 NE Northlake Way has been tossing dough since 1954. The pizzeria, which will temporarily close until end of August, has an asking price of $399,000. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Sports
  • After sitting out for a second straight practice, the status of Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Geno Smith is uncertain moving forward. Hear more on the not-so-encouraging report from coach Mike Macdonald with local experts on Locked On’s daily Seahawks-focused podcasts.
    Older Adults
    • Calling all adults 55+: Explore what’s next in retirement by volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Use your skills to enrich lives, gaining physical, mental, and social benefits. (You might even forge new friendships while helping someone to a doctor’s appointment.)*
     
    Arts

    🎨 Empower your inner Picasso

    Craft classes for adults in Seattle
    A sunflower, some baby's breath, and eucalyptus crafted entirely out of thin paper and tissue are bundled into a bouquet and wrapped with newspaper.
    Local artist Olivia He crafts delicate bouquets entirely out of paper — and you can learn how. | Photo via Olivia He, @random_forest_studio
    Whether you’re in a creative rut or just looking for a fun way to spend an evening, Seattle is chock-full of talented artists and designers hosting craft classes that will put those idle hours to use.

    The best part? No experience necessary. Just sign up, show up, and glow up your crafty repertoire.

    DIY Paper Bouquets
    Don’t have a green thumb? Fear not — crepe paper artist Oliva He has been folding flowers since age 11, and she’s here to help.
    90-minute Ceramic Sesh
    Hosted by FEELartistic Studio, this all-ages class teaches wheel-throwing pottery for beginners with step-by-step instructions.
    • 90-Minute Pottery Fun | Multiple dates | Times vary | FEELartistic Studio, Everett | $90 | Supplies provided.
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    Today’s edition by:
    Madeline
    From the editor
    After much consideration, I have decided to rebrand myself from being a “yapper” to “cool and mysterious” once again. Why?

    Because when a server noticed my ripped menu at a restaurant, I joked that it was “my appetizer” — insinuating that I took a big chomp out of it.

    At this point, it’s for the public good that I stop saying things out loud.
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