Ballard Food Bank opened its new facility at 1400 NW Leary Way in October 2021. | Photo via Ballard Food Bank
Today is Sept. 11 — a day to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. It’s also a Day of Service nationwide, so consider donating to the 9/11 National Day of Service or volunteering your time at one of these local organizations.
Help your neighbors
Ballard Food Bank | After relocating to a brand new facility in 2021, the food bank has increased its capacity. It hopes to find food baggers, packagers, van drivers, and mail desk support.
Bloodworks Northwest | Donate blood or your time — this organization could always use ambassadors and supply couriers.
Help from home
Seattle Children’s | One of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals has several opportunities for helpers that can be done remotely, like creating an online fundraising page.
Wellspring Family Services | This Washington org seeking to end family homelessness often needs hands to maintain its Family Store, provide admin support, and assist with special projects throughout the year.
Handy helpers
Habitat for Humanity | The famed national organization runs projects and operates discount home improvement stores in Auburn, Southcenter, Bellevue, and Ellensburg — all of which could use some helpers.
Sustainable Capitol Hill | Need a hammer... or a food dehydrator? Peruse the eclectic tool library run by a neighborhood network — or sign up to teach classes.
Sample 100 craft beers, ciders, and more in the Fremont Oktoberfest mini-mug or enjoy German bier in traditional steins. | Photos by Alabastro Photography
Raise your steins, Fremont.
Prost to Fremont Oktoberfest — Seattle’s original and biggest craft beer festival serving NW brews alongside German brews, a DJ Tower, games, and mouthwatering bratwursts — happening Friday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 21.
Come for the steins, stay for the pretzels + community vibes. Bring your friends, don your lederhosen, and get ready to celebrate fall in style. Tickets are going fast — don’t miss your chance to celebrate in true Bavarian style.
Bonus:Use code SEA25 to earn two extra beers with Premium Passes online.
VISA cardholders can now register for the FIFA World Cup tickets pre-sale, through 11 a.m. next Friday, Sept. 19. If selected, applicants will be assigned a time slot to purchase tickets on or after Oct. 1. Seattle is one of 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup — six games will be played at Lumen Field. (Seattle Times)
Transit
Sound Transit ran an electric-powered railcar over the I-90 floating bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 9. This technological + transportation feat will give passengers new options for traveling between Bellevue and Seattle as soon as this spring. This is the world’s first light rail on a floating bridge. (Seattle Times)
Coming Soon
Oh, it’s all the rage. iSmash, a rage room company, is poised to open its first Seattle-area location. The trending experience is said to relieve stress, and it looks like fun. An exact opening date and location are TBA; peruse other locations in the meantime. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Closing
Monroe’s Reptile Zoo is closing its doors in October, and before it does, you can snag discounted admission. And, if you’re a reptile owner or enthusiast, the business is also selling enclosures, equipment, and even some animals. (Fox 13)
Trending
There she is. Miss New York, Cassie Donegan, was crowned Miss America 2026 on Sunday, Sept. 7. Donegan earned more than $50,000 in scholarships, and is the eighth Miss New York to win Miss America. Miss Washington has yet to win the title, but hey, there’s always next year. (People)
Community
Crown Hill Cemetery is home to a Wind Phone — a rotary phone art installation designed to give mourners a space to pay respects and find closure. Inspired by Japanese garden designer Itaru Sasaki, "[the phone] is connected by love to nowhere and everywhere.” Find other nearby locations.
Number
$217.35. That’s the average cost of a tailgate experience at a Seattle Seahawks game, according to Oddspedia. To find this price tag, the study conducted a tailgating play-by-play, including the costs of parking at Lumen Field and food + drinks for four people.
Travel
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its all-you-can-fly pass once again this year, allowing customers unlimited domestic and international flights for a steep discount. Before you pack your bags, map out your flight plan with all you need to know about Sea-Tac International Airport.
Sports
Anders and Chris break down the middle game of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals for the Seattle Mariners. Hear from the local experts on the Seattle Mariners with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Coming Soon
After years in the making, Alter Ego Expressions is opening Chamber 115, a new Seattle Restored pop-up featuring artwear in Pioneer Square. Come celebrate the grand opening on Monday, Sept. 15, with a full day of exclusive drops, photo ops, and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. RSVP to attend.*
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Asked
Asked
Seattle Stadium is known as one of the loudest stadiums in the world — so loud, that crowds have registered seismic activity multiple times over the years. Which of these events created the biggest quake?
A. Marshawn Lynch’s touchdown, aka “The Beast Quake” in 2011 B. Taylor Swift’s fans during the 2023 Eras Tour, aka “Swift Quake” C. 2013 Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans Saints game
Pumpkin spice lattes are back — and so is our quest for the perfect fall boots. Here are our top five picks of the season:
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👢 Free People’s Western booties feature a sophisticated two-inch heel, patent leather, and appliqué details for under $70.
👢 Spot us wearing these vanilla-hued suede pointed toe ankle booties to date nights and dinner parties all season long.
👢 These timeless Chelsea ankle boots are a steal for under $50. Oh, and they’re top-rated on Amazon.
👢 Sporty meets sleek in Eurosoft’s ultra-comfortable side zip boots complete with a padded footbed + round toe design.
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~90 minutes. That’s how much sunlight will be lost in Seattle over the course of September as days get progressively shorter. If you’re dreading the darkness, you still have time to make the most of bright evenings at a local park.
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