The Second Annual Cops & Doughnuts doughnut giveaway
Six years ago, Seattle Police Department Joselito Barber was killed when a driver speeding at an estimated 80 miles per hour broadsided him at an intersection. Barber was a young and ambitious police officer, starting in a career that was his dream job.
Now, fast forward to today, family members and friends of Barber are turning his tragedy into something good. At the new Top Pot Doughnuts in Ballard, they will be giving away free doughnuts -- chocolate and maple bars, his favorites -- and will be accepting donations for Boys & Girls Club of King County and Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). The giveaway will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations will also be accepted at all BECU locations. More info
Viking Days
Another year, another Viking invasion. That's right, it's Viking Days at the Nordic Heritage Museum, taking place this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. What's more? It's free!
The event will feature a Swedish pancake breakfast, a beer garden, all the Scandinavian food you can dream of, a salmon dinner and show (with the all woman big band "Mood Swing) and don't forget the "Viking Encampment," where people can go and see how Vikings really lived -- and fought! More info
Shyan Shelah & The Republic of Sound at the Waterwheel Lounge
Before taking off on an 11-city tour throughout Washington, Syan Shelah & The Republic of Sound will be having a shot at the Waterwheel Lounge in Ballard, Sunday, Aug. 19, starting at 7 p.m.
The band has been getting recognition recently for their single, "Pink Butterfly," which is dedicated to breast cancer survivors and which has garnered the support of the American Cancer Society. A preliminary YouTube video (the official music video will come out in October), which features breast cancer survivors under the age of 40, can be viewed here.
In any case, Tacoma's alternative newspaper "The Weekly Volcano" seemed to appreciate the music end of things:
"Is it Rock & Soul, Rock & B, or Hip Rock? Whatever you call it, all can agree it’s progressive music standing proudly upon a retro platform complete with blues, splashes of rap and dose of rock. When the music started playing...the vibe felt more suited for that little venue up the street from Freighthouse Square called the Tacoma Dome..."
