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<h1>National Federation of the Blind Greater Seattle Chapter Annual Picnic and BBQ<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<h2>Details:<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Saturday, July 18th <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Time: Starts at 3:00 pm <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">What to bring: Bring friends, family, and guests. Bring any side, appetizers or desserts you would like to share. Bring 5$ in cash if you would like to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">rent a cup for an adult beverage.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<h2>Description: <o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The National Federation of the Blind Greater Seattle Chapter is looking forward to hosting its members and guests in a summer picnic full<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">of fun, socializing, and friendship. The chapter will be providing the meat for the BBQ, condiments, and non-alcoholic beverages. We encourage everyone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">to come for a free night of fun and connection.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<h2>Directions to Noel Nightingale and Jim Peterson\u2019s home in the Mt. Baker Park neighborhood of Seattle.<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Address: 3800 S. Ferris Place, Seattle, 98144<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Taking the bus: Take the Route 14 bus southbound. (The 14 bus starts out as a Route 1 bus from lower Queen Ann and turns into a 14 as it travels downtown.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Route 14 travels along Third Avenue downtown, turns left onto S. Jackson Street, turns right onto 31st Avenue S, and eventually turns right onto S.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">McClellan Street, where it goes to the Mt. Baker transit center and stops for a few minutes. Don\u2019t get off at the transit center even though that feels<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">like the last stop. From the transit center, the Route 14 bus turns right and travels up a hill into the Mt. Baker Park neighborhood. Get off at the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">last stop, which is the Hanford Street stop (right after a big turn which you will notice). Turn left getting off the bus, walk down to the corner, and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">cross the street, which is S. Ferris Place. You will be facing Jim and Noel\u2019s home at that point. Turn right and a few feet on the left is the stairs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">going up into their yard. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Special thanks to the event planning committee for putting this fun event together, chaired by: Jacob Struiksma<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">In addition, special thanks to Noel Nightingale and Jim Peterson for offering their home, time and contributions for this event.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please come, enjoy, celebrate, and end the summer with your Federation friends, family, or soon to be friends/family.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please call Colin, president if there are any questions at 480-886-4445
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Warm regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Your Greater Seattle Chapter <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">of the National Federation of the Blind of Washington</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="86" height="86" style="width:.8958in;height:.8958in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DD0A2C.33847360" alt="JAWS Certified, 2025"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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