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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Passing on for your information.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Upcoming NWABA Events<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Hello Athletes,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We are nearing the end of our winter season and spring is sneaking up on us! We would love to have you join us for more fun as we jump into spring! If you have any questions about events or would like to register for events, please let us know!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Upcoming Events:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Saturday, March 11 (Waitlist) </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>– All Ages Swim Clinic at Madison Pool in Seattle, WA (11:30am to 1:30pm)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Saturday, March 11 </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>– NWABA Dinner & Auction at Marriot Downtown in Tacoma, WA (3:45pm to 9:00pm)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Saturday, March 25 </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>– Yoga & Walk in the Park at Jefferson Park, Seattle WA (10:00am to 12:00pm)<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pizza in the Park & Athlete Feedback Session to follow (12:00 to 1:00pm)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sunday, March 26 </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>– Yoga & Walk in the Park at Chambers Creek Playground, University Place WA (10:00am to 12:00pm)<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pizza in the Park & Athlete Feedback Session to follow (12:00 to 1:00pm)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Saturday, April 22</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> – Beginner Hike at Discovery Park, Seattle WA (10:00am to 12:00pm)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sunday, April 23</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> – Accessible Hike at Chambers Creek Park, University Place WA (10:00am to 12:00pm)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NWABA is excited to host our first dinner and auction fundraising event in Puget Sound on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Marriot Tacoma Downtown. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mission: Possible Dinner & Auction supports our mission and programs enabling NWABA to provide life changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired living in Puget Sound. There are a few ways you can support this event:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Purchase tickets for the event at <a href="https://nwaba.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2023MissionPossiblePUGDinnerandAuction/PurchaseTickets/tabid/1336012/Default.aspx">Purchase Tickets (ejoinme.org)</a>. Please reach out to my colleague Sue Warren at <a href="mailto:swarren@nwaba.org">swarren@nwaba.org</a> or 360-984-5506 if you have any questions or want to know more.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Donate an auction item at <a href="https://nwaba.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2023MissionPossiblePUGDinnerandAuction/DonateanAuctionItem/tabid/1336010/Default.aspx">Donate an Auction Item (ejoinme.org)</a>. We always appreciation donations of unique packages or experiences, wine, tickets, and so much more! Please reach out to my colleague Mckenzie Barton at <a href="mailto:mbarton@nwaba.org">mbarton@nwaba.org</a> or 360-768-5650 if you have any questions or want to know more.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Volunteer to help us the evening of the event. Register to volunteer here: <a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/32a58c5afd8e43fda481d0984f672ca1">2023 NWABA 'Mission Possible' Dinner & Auction Volunteer Registration (smartsheet.com)</a> Please reach out to me for further information and details regarding volunteering.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We are excited to have you join us again soon!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>With Appreciation,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tara</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Tara Rogowsky | Programs Coordinator</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0'>Northwest Association for Blind Athletes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#262626'>Pronouns: She/Her/Hers</span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D47'><br></span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Mailing:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> PO Box 61489, Vancouver, WA 98666<br></span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Physical:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> 703 Broadway Street, Ste. 600, Vancouver, WA 98660</span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D47'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Direct:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> <a href="tel:3607877335">360.787.7335</a> | </span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Main:</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="tel:3604487254">360.448.7254</a> <b>| </b></span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Web:</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'><a href="http://www.nwaba.org/"><span style='color:#0070C0'>www.nwaba.org</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0'>Enriching Lives. Providing Opportunities. </span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwwest-association-for-blind-athletes">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nwblindathletes">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nwblindathletes/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPE6im_djQrrpxTQ4CB0kA">Youtube</a></span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>