Events Calendar
DirectBuy Motorcycle Ride
Aug. 17, 2008
Bothell, WA
Join the DirectBuy company for a summer motorcycle ride full of beautiful Western Washington scenery! Bikers will meet at DirectBuy in Bothell and end at Sound Harley-Davidson in Marysville where a BBQ will await. Proceeds will benefit RMHC. For more information or to sign up, please contact Ellen Sontra at 206-838-0629.
Third Annual Wyatt Wilson Memorial Ride
Sept. 7, 2008
Bellevue to Black Diamond, WA
Join us for a fun day organized in memory of former House resident Wyatt Wilson. This scenic ride will begin at Eastside Harley Davidson and end at Flaming Geyser State Park in Black Diamond, complete with a celebratory barbeque. For more information and to register, please visit www.wyattwilson.com.
Puget Sound Corporate Soccer Challenge
Sept. 20, 2008
Starfire Complex, Tukwila, WA
Help us kick off the first Puget Sound Corporate Soccer Challenge! Watch local corporate soccer teams compete during the day and see the Seattle Sounders take on the Vancouver Whitecaps at night Stay tuned for more information on how you can purchase tickets!
Baseball Challenge
Sept. 21, 2008
Everett Memorial Stadium, Everett, WA
Take your family out to the ballgame for the annual Baseball Challenge, which will benefit RMHC and Cocoon House. The event takes place after the Everett Aquasox take on the Spokane Indians at 1:05 p.m. Seattle Mariners alumni will coach local athletes who have spent many months raising funds for these two worthy causes. For more information, please contact Vanessa Briley at 206-838-0613 and to buy tickets, visit www.thebaseballchallenge.org.
Suburban Challenge Adventure Run (SCAR)
Sept. 27, 2008
Lord Hill Park, Snohomish, WA
Join AdventureWorks, LLC for this fun-filled outdoor adventure. Two-person teams will receive a map of the 6+ mile trail system and must visit check-points along the course. It doesn’t matter which route you take, just who finishes first! RMHC will receive $6 from each team registration and participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food for the House. For more information, visit www.adventureworksllc.com.
Shamrock Charities Golf Tournament
Sept. 28, 2008
Trilogy Golf Club, Redmond, WA
Get out on the green and enjoy the first-ever Shamrock Charities Golf Tournament. A portion of the proceeds will benefit RMHC, plus it's sure to be a great time! If you are interested in playing or learning about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ellen Sontra at 206-838-0629 or ellen@rmhcseattle.org. For more information, please visit www.shamrockcharities.org.
20th Annual RMHC Dinner Auction and Gala
October 25, 2008
Seattle Sheraton, Seattle, WA
Save the date – our biggest annual fundraiser is set once again! Join us in celebrating 20 years of the RMHC Dinner Auction and Gala complete with delicious cocktails, lively entertainment and one-of-a-kind items!
Want more details on these or other events? Email Development or call (206) 838-0613.
Media Contact
If you have press inquiries, please contact:
Wayne Wurzer
RMHC PR/Marketing Coordinator
tel: (206) 838-0624
fax: (206) 838-0650
5130 40th Ave. N.E.
Seattle, WA, 98105
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