Kids Bowl Free is a unique program designed to give families one more option to entertain the kids during the summer.
Bowling alleys all throughout Western Washington partner with the program and offer two games of bowling each day to kids all summer, which adds up to a lot of free things to do for the kiddies. Parents will still have to spring for shoe rental, but some alleys have discounted shoes, kid prices, or even unlimited shoe passes available for a fee.
Parents can also get the Family Pass so they can bowl too. In 2012, this pass costs $24.95 and also includes two free games for adults all summer long! But you do have to have a registered child in the program to enjoy this perk.
The 2012 Olympics in London kick off July 27. When they do, a number of Seattle athletes will be among the many competing. Some of our local athletes were born and raised here, while others attended local universities, and others play for local sports teams. Cheer them all on when the games begin!
Nathan Adrian from Bremerton - Swimming
Sue Bird from Seattle - Basketball (point guard for Seattle Storm)
Stephanie Cox from Gig Harbor - Soccer for Seattle Sounders Women
Kady Glessner from Seattle - Rowing
Megan Kalmoe attended University of Washington - Rowing
Scott Gault attended University of Washington - Rowing
Ariana Kukors from Auburn - Swimming
Bernard Lagat attended Washington State University - Track & Field
Sydney Leroux plays for Seattle Sounders Women - Soccer
Marti Malloy from Oak Harbor - Judo
Adrienne Martelli from University Place - Rowing
Alex Morgan plays for Seattle Sounders Women - Soccer
Brett Newlin attended University of Washington - Rowing
Megan Rapinoe plays for Seattle Sounders Women - Soccer
Jamie Redman from Spokane - Rowing
Jennie Reed from Kirkland - Cycling
Hope Solo from Richland - Soccer
Travis Stevens from Bellevue - Judo
Queen Underwood from Seattle - Boxing
Mary Whipple attended University of Washington - Rowing
For full bios on the athletes, click here.
Cinco de Mayo is coming up in a couple of days. While this holiday may not show up on your radar, it is a great day to get out and enjoy the city. Seattle Children's Museum at Seattle Center has a Cinco de Mayo celebration with lots of kids activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adults might want to hop aboard the Queen of Seattle for a Cinco de Mayo cruise, or catch the late show at Teatro Zinzanni.
Taco Time NW has a special deal on to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Get five crispy beef tacos for $5 on May 5. For vegetarians, fat-free pinto beans can be substituted for beef. Taco Time locations are scattered all throughout Western Washington.
BoltBus will soon offer a whole new way to travel between Seattle and Portland. With $1 fares, Wi-Fi, and increased legroom, BoltBus means there's finally a cheap way to travel between these two Northwest cities that's also comfortable!
The Seattle BoltBus station will be at 5th Avenue South and King Street. The Portland BoltBus station will be at 647 SW Salmon Street.
BoltBus service begins May 17 and more information about the bus service is soon to come.
