Waterfront Homes Puget Sound

Bonsai Collection

The Federal Way constructed the Pacific Rim Bonsai collection and it was opened on 1989 with the participation of the Washington State centennial celebration. Its goal is to promote the outstanding features of bonsai in the Pacific Rim. The mission of the Weyerhaeuser Company is to be the first choice of the customers and investors around the world, to provide renewable resources to planet earth and to build good customer and employee relationship.

The Pacific Rim Bonsai collection is open weekly; they operate from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In the area, they are very strict and protective of their riches. The Pacific Rim Bonsai collection is a smoke-free environment which helps the plants to consume fresh air. The company also offers special exhibits for the bonsai to spotlight a variety facet of bonsai design and display. These kinds of exhibits will show the people and let them experience a particular theme or fashion for a comprehensive glance at the art of bonsai. You can see different arts and forms of bonsai creations from outstanding bonsai artists. The elegance and serenity, drama and passion, shall be present at the art collection. The anthology features 60 outstanding and exceptional bonsai from six Pacific Rim nations.

A Bonsai is considered to be the small representation of a full-grown tree. It suggests or represents a mood or scene that is in a current status of nature. Unlike any other sealed plants, bonsai are not appreciated through their physical structures but Bonsai have the skill or capacity to create an image other than them. A Bonsai can be compared to a painting because it doesn’t have an accurate image that could make people identify the structure easily. A Bonsai artist controls the tree by tying and bending the branches. A Bonsai artist creates such structures that will simplify the abstract form that the scene suggests with the poignant responses needed.

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Ryan Allie

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Dash Point State Park

Dash Point State Park is a 398-acre camping park in the Pacific Northwest with 3,300 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound. The beach provides unobstructed views of the Sound and lots of opportunities to observe wildlife such as Coyotes, Foxes, Ducks, Eagles, and of course, plenty of marine animals too. The upper trails of the park have beautiful views of Maury and Vashon Islands, the Olympic Mountains, and spectacular sunsets.

The park has 114 standard campsites, 27 utility campsites, one dump station, four restrooms and six showers. Maximum site length is 40 feet (may have limited availability). The park offers a group camp that accommodates up to 80 people. The camp features a large open area and 12 smaller group sites within the camp. Fees vary with size of the group.

• Open May 13 - September 7
• 8 am - dusk for day use
• Camping check in is 2:30 pm, checkout at 1pm
• Picnic shelters are available for rent
• Pets are allowed
• Handicap parking is provided in the campground and at the beach. Picnic areas and most campsites are wheelchair accessible.

The Dash Point area has been the subject of three survey expeditions since 1800. In the past, the property was called lson Landing, Fairview Beach and Woodstock Beach. The origin of the name "Dash Point" is unclear. In the late 1940s, the McLeod family sold the land to the state of Washington with the understanding the property would be used as a park. The park was dedicated in 1962.

Dash Point State Park is located at 5700 Dash Point Road, Federal Way, Washington. From I-5 take exit 143 (320th st.) to 47th st. and turn right. Turn left on Highway 509/Dash Point Road and follow signs about two miles to the park.

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Ryan Allie

Broker ~ Partner

Networking Events

Are you sick and tired of walking down the streets and finding a new job that is appropriate for you? Are you fond of socializing and chatting with other people whether you’re drunk or not? You need not to be tired anymore because in Des Moines, everything is comfortable; from the fresh and beautiful environment to the jobs and foundries. Networking events was established from time to time to create better rapport with the people around you. You may not know attending networking events will make you find a good partner or job in time.

In Des Moines, networking events are very vital because people tend to grow their social lives. Networking may also create eminent relationships and grow resources with the people that could make a fine impact to expand their interests in life. In networking, it could offer a person a proposal of support and friendship as well. Networking is considered to be a fun way of getting intact to people that might get positive influence on you. In this way, pressure will always be absent because it is truly fun to live and be active in Des Moines. Networking will provide you the information that you needed to change someone’s life. If that person needs to be hired, there’s always this one person who is finding someone to hire in his own company. Sometimes, networking is just a matter of business.

For more information about the upcoming Networking Events in Des Moines visit: destinationdesmoineswa.org

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Ryan Allie

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Blues and Brews

Blues and Brews is celebrated every year in the Des Moines community, festivals are alleged in diverse areas. In the Rotary Club of Des Moines, a third annual fest will be held on the 25^th of August, it is a Saturday and it is popularly known as the Blues and Brews Poverty Bay fest. The celebration will be held on the shores of Puget Sound at the Des Moines Beach Park. The event will pursue from noon until 8 in the evening. During the early days of summer, the tickets will go on sale and can also be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets or at Corky Cellars in Des Moines.

The Rotary Club of Des Moines aims to make a better community to live, work, play and communicate. A rotary is an organization that provides service for the people; they also encourage individuals to pursue the highest ethical standards in all vocations. Their purpose is to build peace and solidarity throughout their community.

During this annual festival, the Rotary Club of Des Moines has their beneficiary partner and it is the Highline Music4Life. The program brings music to the local schools in the area of Des Moines. Highline Music4Life was constructed on 2007. Their aspiration is to give good quality of music to the hands of children and youth who are hopeful to use one of them.    

This is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine, you must be 21 or older to attend and no pets will be allowed inside the event. No outside food or beverages allowed. Low lawn chairs and picnic blankets allowed. There will be plenty of free parking in the Des Moines Marina.

Enjoy a day filled with local blues from five different bands, along with a variety of fine brews from 10-15 local breweries.

To complement your blues and brews, they’ll be barbecuing Bratwurst and B&E Market’s famous Tri-Tip for your dining enjoyment.

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Ryan Allie

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Eggstravaganza Des Moines

Celebrate springtime, celebrate children and celebrate the joy of Easter at Des Moines signature event, Eggstravaganza. During this annual event, a variety of free Easter-related activities are offered in Des Moines Beach Park for families and children. From egg hunting to face painting, craft activities and bunny photos, there is a wide variety of activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. This event is extremely popular, creating long lines for many of the "giveaways" and activities.

Along with the egg hunt, face painting is always a favorite activity for children of all ages, a skilled face painter will turn a child’s face into something creative and fun… a bunny rabbit, chick, Easter egg, or other imaginative expression of Easter time.    

Des Moines annual Eggstravaganza Spring Egg Hunt will be held this Saturday, April 7th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Beach Park.

Activities will include:

§ Egg Hunt

§ Face Painting

§ Craft Activities

§ Bunny Photos

The fee is $5 per child, for children Grade 6 and under.

Des Moines Beach Park is located at 22030 Cliff Avenue South, just North of the Marina.

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Ryan Allie

Broker ~ Partner

Tacoma Farmers Market

Tacoma Farmers Market celebrates every Thursday from May through October with an exciting array of sights, sounds and smells. Freshly picked fruits and vegetables, handcrafted artisan breads, quality hand-made gifts, toe tapping music and fresh flowers have beckoned shoppers from near and far.

Tacoma Farmers Market creates a lively gathering place for families, while offering a diversity of local farm products, specialty foods and handcrafted wares. The family friendly atmosphere and warm sunny afternoons, draw the locals out for an afternoon of grocery shopping, alfresco dinning, and listening to local musicians fill the streets with melodies. The market serves, not only as the place to meet for lunch on Thursday, it also offers education about healthy living through live chef demonstrations, gardening clinics and live entertainment for the whole family!

The Tacoma Farmers Market supports and accepts EBT, WIC and Senior Vouchers. It offer demonstrations to teach shoppers how to use these fresh, flavorful ingredients. The kids will have fun getting their faces painted, eating berries, listening to live kids bands and many other great activities while being exposed to the importance of local farmland. Supported annually by the Tacoma Arts Commission, Tacoma Farmers Market features local performing artisans (singers, dancers, entertainers – of all genres) at each of our market locations.

The TFM is also becoming a leader in renewable and sustainable lifestyle options and a champion of keeping local dollars in their community by advocating whenever possible that we consider purchasing from locally owned and operated businesses. The TFM is an organization that is committed to fostering a wholesome family friendly environment that builds a foundation of community vitality, farm preservation and health living.

Managed by a small but dedicated staff and many volunteers, it was founded in 1990 by community activists Marcia Moe and Norma Honeysett.

To know more about Tacoma Farmers Market, visit their website at www.tacomafarmersmarket.com.

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Ryan Allie

Broker ~ Partner

Federal Way Farmers Market

Federal Way Farmers Market will open near its original location for the 2012 season. Bringing community together this May to October, every Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Commons at Federal Way SW corner parking lot. Come and experience the freshest fruits and vegetables direct from the farmers. Look for the season’s fresh cut flowers, bakery products and local crafts. A master gardener is always on site to give you tips, or help you with questions you might have about planting, weeding, and lawn care.

Come meet your friends or make new ones. Enjoy snacks like mini donuts, cookies, shaved ice or have lunch in our covered eating area, while enjoying live music.

According to organizers of the federal way farmers market, the market will open May 12 at the mall's southwest corner, near South 324th Street and Pacific Highway South (behind Sears). More than 70 vendors typically set up shop at the market, which runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October. Vendors offer everything from fresh flowers and locally-grown produce to gardening information and snacks.

The market features a swap meet and garage sale on the first Saturday of each month, Kamehameha Day in June, zucchini races in August, a Fire Department versus Police Department chili cook-off in September and harvest celebrations in October.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

• May 12^th Opening day
• June Swap meet / Garage sale, Kamehameha day (Hawaiian day)
• July Swap meet / Garage sale, Kiwanis family safety day, King County library day (320^th branch)
• August Swap meet / Garage sale, Zucchini races, Adult Health Day & Community Services
• September Swap meet / Garage sale, Vendor appreciation day, Chili cook – off (Fire Dept. vs. Police)
• October Swap meet / Garage sale, Harvest celebrations

To learn more about the market, visit federal way farmers market website.

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Ryan Allie

Broker ~ Partner

Burien Farmers Market

Burien Farmers Market is united with vendors and they are the proof why the market is successful until this period of time. Each week they have 40-50 vendors and every week is said to be a booming opportunity for the community. Each and every vendor in the market has their own products to be sold for the people who desire something for their own yearning. They sell home made goods, flowers, handmade accessories for decorating houses, farm brand new products, and also fresh baked products. The vendors have their own requirement of attendance daily; 1,500 – 2,000 people each day of selling. This condition came from the “Washington State Farmers Markets.”

Burien Farmers Market has many positive comments to the people who often visit the place. They consider this market to have reasonable and affordable prices and products. People mull over the freshness and gorgeousness of the flowers being sold at Burien Farmers Market. The setting of the place is believed to be relaxing and eco-friendly. Dogs are also welcome in this community. The market always incorporates their ambiance to the background music and smiling faces for friendly purposes of the area.

The beautiful city of Burien is near the shore of Puget Sound. Its unusual attractions made the city admired by the people from different places of the world. The Burien administrators handled so many events for the past few years and they have been very successful since then. One of their projects, that made the city more striking, is the Burien Farmers Market. It was constructed due to the high demand of people for vegetables, fruits, flowers and other stuff that could be bought in a market. The Burien Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 11am to 6pm at the Burien Town Square. Its operating time is from the beginning of the month of May until the middle time of October.

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Ryan Allie

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Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

Des Moines Waterfront farmers market was created and launched last 2006, on the 18^th of June. It is located in Des Moines Marina which is known to be the home of large sailing yachts around the waters surrounding the place. The farmers market manages during Saturdays and it is active on the days of June to October, 10AM to 2PM. The Des Moines Waterfront farmers market is a non-profit unit. The Waterfront is said to have rules and regulations for the betterment of their place.According to the website of waterfront, all farmers are required to meet a basic set of environmental stewardship to guarantee their farming practices in order to maintain the orderliness of the environment that they have. Some of the practices that they have in their community are the proper usage of water, pest controls should be naturally made, guard ecological species and augmenting biological diversity.

Des Moines Waterfront farmers market has their own unusual possessions that they provide for the community that they live in. They offer a range and mixture of vegetables, fruits, even flowers are proposed to their area, ready to eat foods, meat and fish, education, and entertainment. The Waterfront market became popular in the city of Des Moines because of its positive traits and qualities; it became an asset to the progressing district of Des Moines. Many people have been so attracted to visit the market and they would love to come back whenever time will allow them. Their rich and bountiful products made the people love their community even more.

The market is very open to concerned people. They accept Senior and Women, Infant and Children (WIC) checks for the benefits of the people who are most in need of help. The sponsorships of booths made a way to connect to the local and regional organizations to provide the funds and donations for the people who were most at menace. The Des Moines Waterfront farmers market is governed by market boards whose purpose is to ensure the market’s feasibility and make their financial status in a safe condition. They sustain their operating costs through sponsorships, donations from other organizations, stall fees and vendor applications.

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Ryan Allie

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