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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>As a way of celebrating having had a beautiful summer, the NFB of Washington’s Seattle Chapter invites everyone to our annual End Of Summer picnic! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>When: Saturday, September 9, 4 PM to 8 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Where: the rooftop deck at the home of Colin and Destiny Wong, 3261 Southwest Avalon Way, Seattle, 98126<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Getting there: the RapidRide C, the #21 and the #50 all stop just around the corner on 35th Ave. SW and SW Avalon Way. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Walking from the bus stop involves getting off the bus at 35th and Avalon, turning right, walking to the corner of 35th and Avalon, turning right, crossing 35th, and walking alongside Avalon for 4 driveways. There will be a set of stairs and a ramp to indicate the apartment complex.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>There’s also space in front of the building for Access buses and rideshare vehicles to pick up and drop off. We request that people arrive no earlier than 4:00, as Colin and Destiny don’t have the space available to them until that time, except for the purpose of setting up. Access riders, please keep this in mind when arranging your rides. Even if you get there sometime after 4:00, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the picnic. We also should have everything cleaned up and leave no later than 8:00.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What to expect: good food, fun games and good friends (old and new)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Who’s invited: Chapter members, friends, family, newly blind people. All are welcome!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The chapter will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie alternative, buns, condiments and non-alcoholic beverages. We need all of you to bring side dishes, chips and desserts. All food must be prepared prior to coming to the picnic. Although there is some covered space all food should be able to sit safely outside. Please keep this in mind if you were thinking about foods containing eggs or mayonnaise products.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Finally, we need some volunteers to help with grilling throughout the picnic. Colin and Destiny will do some grilling, but as the hosts, they need help so that they can focus on actually hosting! Anyone interested, please call or email Colin.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Thanks to Jim Peterson and Noel Nightingale, we will also be having a keg at the picnic. For $5, you can get a cup and have access to the keg.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Finally, in order to make sure we have enough food, we need a good estimate of how many people will be in attendance. Of course, we will expect a few extra people, but it would be helpful to let Colin know that you are attending and if you are bringing someone. Colin would like to have this information by September 1<sup>st</sup>. If something comes up and you are unable to make it, no problem. At least we can have a good idea.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We are so grateful to Colin and Destiny for hosting our picnic. Their rooftop deck will be a fun place to gather! There’s space for 50 people, outdoor and covered seating, bathrooms and two grills.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>See you on September 9<sup>th</sup>, for our best picnic yet!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>