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Week Four
Dates: Monday February 25th through Sunday March 2nd
Season: Winter 2008
Month: Late February – Early March


Announcements:
Monday: There are reports circulating that the most recent drug bust actually is connected to the unsolved murder of a young child that occurred in earlier weeks. The police are not willing to yet confirm or deny these rumors but they state they are doing all they can to find the girls killer and ensure that all involved in the drug ring are put behind bars.

A friend of the family of the murdered girl apparently did not think police were doing enough however. Late Monday night he rushed into the local police station and began ranting and raving about how no one was working hard enough to find this killer. Knowing emotions were to play for the outburst police calmed the man down and convinced him to return home without further incident.

Tuesday: The next time a disaster strikes Seattle, Mayor Greg Nickels says the city will be ready. Seattle has just unveiled a new Emergency Operations Center downtown. It's state of the art, and has room for hundreds of emergency responders. You'll see real-time video conferencing.. traffic maps.. and dozens of satellite phones here.

Wednesday: Tonight Seattle SuperSonics go against the Sacramento Kings at the Key Arena. Make a night of it, come early and grab dinner or stay late for some after event drinks. Tickets are still available at the box office.

Join us for the Mariners 10th Annual Seattle Mariners FanFest at Safeco Field. Meet some of your favorite players, past and present, and enjoy exclusive access to the Mariners Clubhouse, the bullpen and the field itself! Make plans to bring the whole family to Safeco Field.

Thursday: A pet cat found its way home today after quite the ordeal. Late Wednesday night the young boy of the family who owned the cat heard mewing near some sewer drains. After telling his father the man discovered that the cat was stuck in some drains. After many attempts to coax the cat out the family finally called for help. Early Thursday morning the fire department finally managed to wiggle the well fed cat free and return him home.

Friday: The Boat Street Cafe seems to be even better the second time around. The former destination dining spot in the University District has found new life near downtown Seattle. Friday night will be there grand opening at this new location and to celebrate they are having half priced drinks and $3 off entrée’s for dinners ordered before 7pm.

Enjoy your extra day today, this year is a leap year!

Saturday: Queensrÿche will be playing the The Paramount Theatrethis weekend. The doors open at 8pm but if you don’t have tickets arrive early to try to get your hands on a set! This band was initially grouped in with the legions of pop-metal bands that dominated the American heavy metal scene of the '80s, Queensrÿche were one of the most distinctive bands of the era. Where their contemporaries built on the legacy of Van Halen, Aerosmith, and Kiss, Queensrÿche constructed a progressive form of heavy metal that drew equally from the guitar pyrotechnics of post-Van Halen metal and '70s art rock, most notably Pink Floyd and Queen.

Tonight is midnight madness at the Admiral theater. Done your fishnets and sparkly hats for the monthly showing of Rocky Horror Picture show! This rather wild event happens only on the first Saturday of every month. This showing is set to have a full cast to perform and a few surprises are in store!

Sunday: Enjoy a break from the cold today by visiting the Tropical Butterfly House at the pacific science center. Enjoy year-round sunshine in the Tropical Butterfly House! Temperatures are in the low 80s, humidity is 60 to 70 percent, and full-spectrum lighting keeps the plants and butterflies healthy. Watch beautiful, free-flying butterflies fly, sun themselves, and feed among tropical flowers. See a brand-new butterfly emerge in the chrysalis viewing window. New butterflies are released into the exhibit each morning.


Weather:
Monday February 25th: Mostly cloudy (High: 50°F Low: 39°F)
Tuesday February 26th: Grey, cloudy, and light rain (High: 48°F Low: 37°F)
Wednesday February 27th: Rain showers (High: 49°F Low: 39°F)
Thursday February 28th: Cloudy through the day (High: 50°F Low: 38°F)
Friday February 29th: Misty rain through the morning (High: 50°F Low: 37°F)
Saturday March 1st: Heavy cloud cover (High: 51°F Low: 40°F)
Sunday March 2nd: Cloudy and rain through the night (High: 52°F Low: 39°F)

Week Three
Dates: Monday February 18th through Sunday February 24th
Season: Winter 2008
Month: Late February


Announcements:

All This Week: Octopus Week: Hands-on kids' activities, daily octopus feeding and talks, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Feb. 23, The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; $10-$15 (206-386-4300).

Monday: A suburban area break in has left one man in intensive care after armed intruders broke into his home then bound and assaulted him. Elsewhere in Seattle, an up and coming drug ring was put to rest by Seattle DEA.

Last Night! "Hamlet" A five-actor version of Shakespeare's masterful tragedy, adapted and directed by SCT regular Rita Giomi, and streamlined for an audience aged 11 and up. Doing the honors in the title role is Connor Toms, a fresh-faced, eager, not-crazy Hamlet who should win many a young patron over to his cause. 2 and 5:30 p.m. today-Sunday. Seattle Children's Theatre, Eve Alvord Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; $17-$33 (206-441-3322 or www.sct.org). .

Tuesday: Police are looking for a man who robbed a Belltown convenience store Tuesday night.. Police say the suspect fired a double barrel shotgun in the store and shot a hole in the wall. In an unrelated story, an unidentified man has died after being found stabbed on bainbridge. No arrests have been made over the stabbing and police are encouraging any witnesses to come forth.

Last Night! "Into the Woods" A student production of the Broadway musical, based on well-known fairy tales and created by composer Stephen Sondheim and writer James Lapine. 7:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $9-$11 (425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org).

Wednesday: A three alarm blaze in Delridge left one woman dead. The cause is yet undetermined. Police are seeking a tall man driving a Bentley in connection with the incident.

Thursday: A Seattle company has been fined nearly $30,000 for the illegal cutting of seven pines on state property.

Friday: Seattle health officials have indicated that three people were bitten by an apparent pet monkey. It’s unknown where the primate came from and the animal has not been seen since. Please be wary if you see it and do not attempt to capture, pet, or otherwise come in contact with the creature. As always, it’s suggested you contact animal control.

Saturday: A local blood bank is under investigation after several employees were found to be selling blood at local concerts and parties. Two of the suspects are held in county jail pending bail while a third remains at large. In other news, a local man, paragliding with his pet chihuahua had to be rescued Saturday after becoming stranded in a tree.

Sunday: A birthday celebration turned deadly Sunday as first the balcony where apparently too many had gathered collapsed, injuring at least a dozen. A fire pit turned over in the crash, spreading flames into the home as well. In all two people were killed and twenty one were injured, some seriously.

Ongoing: "Bugs!" There's something exactly right about the exclamation point in the title of this 3-D IMAX feature — it makes the film seem reminiscent of 1950s horror movies in which some hapless insect is irradiated, grows to monstrous proportions and terrorizes a town. Of course, nothing is irradiated here, but thanks to the IMAX screen, they do seem to grow to monstrous proportions. Good (if occasionally gross) fun. 40 minutes. No rating, suitable for general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).


Weather:
Monday February 18th: Mostly cloudy (High: 51°F Low: 39°F)
Tuesday February 19th: Rain showers all through the day (High: 50°F Low: 37°F)
Wednesday February 20th: Partly cloudy with a cooler night (High: 52°F Low: 35°F)
Thursday February 21st: Cloudy through the day (High: 54°F Low: 39°F)
Friday February 22nd: Mostly cloudy (High: 55°F Low: 42°F)
Saturday February 23rd: Light rain in the morning, colder nights for the next few days (High: 53°F Low: 37°F)
Sunday February 24th: Cloudy with a night breeze (High: 55°F Low: 34°F)

Week Two
Dates: Monday February 11th through Sunday February 17th
Season: Winter 2008
Month: Mid February


Announcements:
Looking for some gifts for your sweety? Or just looking to take advantage of some sales? Well this would be the week to do it. Monday through Thursday various stores in Westlake Center will be having half price sales. Get in there early to make sure you get something good. Some stores will even be increasing their hours to give those last minute shoppers plenty of time to get there someone special a gift.

South Seattle Community College Creative dance for youth ages 3-5 will be this Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m and if it goes well more classes will be put into affect. Class participants will explore the world of music and dance using story telling, circle dancing, and creative rhythmic movement. Activity fee is $49 per session

This Tuesday and Wednesday is the Valentine's Day Trunk Show at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery. To help spread the love (and art) around West Seattle, ArtsWest presents a Valentine's Day Jewelry Trunk Show. The Trunk Show will feature unique handcrafted jewelry designs in sterling silver, gold and semi-precious stones by Seattle-based artists Admission is free.

For this Valentines Day there are multiple events to take your sweetheart too! This Thursday why not go by the Nectar lounge to celebrate the day with a Valentine's Day 1985 theme! Or perhaps some Latin dancing and a three-course dinner available at the Century Ballroom.

Sweet Dreams: A Valentine Benefit will be this Friday. This is a Valentine benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event will be open to all ages and have music by local bands. There will also be a silent auction with varying items to bid on, make sure to get there early and take a look at all that’s offered! The event will be from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at the Capitol Hill Arts Center and costs twenty dollars to get in.

This Saturday you shouldn’t miss a chance to get a good look at the night sky. Use telescopes and gain information on observing the night sky with the Seattle Astronomical Society, weather permitting, 7 p.m. at Green Lake Park near the fishing piers.

Pair of Cats Adoption Day this Saturday. Pairs-only adoption event by Purrfect Pals, adoption fees reduced $150 per pair, all cats are spayed or neutered, viral tested and current on vaccinations, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at a many downtown pet stores.

Friday through Sunday is a celebration of African and African-American culture, named to celebrate the West African king of the Mali Empire, representing diverse cultural traditions including gospel music showcase, jazz, rap, gospel, hip-hop, R&B and traditional African styles, visual art, hands-on children's activities and the UJAAMA Marketplace with crafts and imported items, art show opening 6-8 p.m. Friday, festival noon-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Center House, Seattle Center Pavilion and Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle; Youth by Youth Day with workshops, performances and craft activities for young people, noon-5 p.m.


Weather:
Monday February 11th: Still cold with a bit of a strong breeze tonight (High: 38°F Low: 35°F)
Tuesday February 12th: A bit of cloud cover but a cold night still (High: 42°F Low: 36°F)
Wednesday February 13th: Light rain through the morning (High: 45°F Low: 39°F)
Thursday February 14th: Cloudy through the day (High: 50°F Low: 38°F)
Friday February 15th: Light rain off and on to clear up by late night (High: 54°F Low: 40°F)
Saturday February 16th: Partially cloudy with a bit of sun in the morning hours (High: 52°F Low: 37°F)
Sunday February 17th: A cloudy start to the day that will break up by the mid afternoon (High: 58°F Low: 40°F)

Week One
Dates: Monday February 4th through Sunday February 10th
Season: Winter 2008
Month: Early February


Announcements:
The recent cold front that has moved through Seattle has left more then a few people still on icy ground this week. Various hills in the Seattle area have closed down in the late night hours when the temperature drops down below freezing. This trend will continue on from Monday to Wednesday. Be aware of this when traveling home late at night. Thankfully they are reopened around 6am which should keep traffic from backing up too much around the city.

Uncertain drivers need to keep area of the weather however; traffic accidents have jumped in number the last two weeks and seem only to continue to rise as the weather remains cold. Take your time, leave early, and don't speed. Tuesday afternoon a man unfortunately didn't listen to these words of advise and from 5pm to 8pm Denny Way was blocked off due to a three car accident.

That cold weather isn't keeping shoppers from hitting up some local stores today. To encourage spending even through these cold weeks many stores in downtown seattle have posted and announced large sales. Some even as high as 50% off. The sales are starting this Wednesday and some are even going to continue on into the weekend.

The weather isn't holding up RV and outdoors lovers preparing for those summer trips though. Thursday through Sunday is the Seattle RV & Outdoor Recreation Show. Held at the Qwest Field and Event Center tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students. Event Hours are Thu-Fri: 11 AM - 8 PM; Sat: 10 AM - 8 PM; Sun: 10 AM - 5 PM.

If you’re a jazz lover make sure to get your tickets for Hot Java Cool Jazz this Friday at the Paramount Theater. The successful Starbucks jazz program, Hot Java Cool Jazz, returns to The Paramount Theatre with a unique evening of jazz performed by the best and brightest from area high school music programs.

Looking for something to entertain your little ones with this weekend? Well head over to the University book store this Saturday for Story Time with Anna and Kitri (for Children ages 3 to 7). This includes story time, crafts and games. And for the big kids? Well starting at 9pm on Saturday there is a Halo 3 online gathering going on. That’s right grab up your friends and join in in this spreading gaming phenomenon. Pick up a controller and help your team win.


Weather:
Monday February 4th: Light rain and cold temperatures, some light snow in the night. (High: 33°F Low: 27°F)
Tuesday February 5th: Clear and very cold. (High: 31°F Low: 25°F)
Wednesday February 6th: Some overcast today to take away the chill. (High: 36°F Low: 33°F)
Thursday February 7th: Light rain and hail. (High: 35°F Low: 32°F)
Friday February 8th: Still cold and heavy wind today making it feel colder then it is. (High: 36°F Low: 31°F)
Saturday February 9th: Slight warming today compared to the rest of the week. (High: 38°F Low: 35°F)
Sunday February 10th: Still a little warmer today. (High: 38°F Low: 34°F)

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