Community News & Announcements
Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce
Community News & Announcements
October 1, 2014   

GBCC

Upcoming Chamber Events


Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting @ DR Horton
Wednesday, October 8
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Trail Ridge Heights


8th Annual Chilifest
Thursday, October 9
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Life Celebrations by Washelli


Chamber Orientation
Thursday, October 16
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Riverside East


Bothell Beer Festival
Saturday, October 18
Noon - 5:00 PM
Festival Street:
Downtown Bothell


Networking Breakfast
Tuesday, October 21
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Country Inn & Suites


Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting @ N1Health
Wednesday, October 22
5:30 - 7:30 PM


Thank You for Donating to our Auction!! 
 
Thank you to those members who have donated to our Holiday Dinner & Auction!

Hilton Garden Inn

Sundance Energy Services

The Steel Pan Caribbean Restaurant

LZL Construction

Northshore YMCA

Procurement Form

 

 SAVE THE DATE

Holiday Dinner & Auction 

Friday, November 21, 2014

Courtyard Hall in  

Country Village

Tickets $60 each

 

 

Patron Members

 

Gabbert Architects
 

Cox Printing March_14
 

Country Village Shops
 

Alexa's Cafe & Catering


LZL Construction


Edward Jones_Starman

Banner Bank

 Appliance ASAP Logo_14

 
Country Inn & Suites Logo


Nancy Pipinich, State Farm
 
 
  Sundance Energy Services


FinancialBallGame.com

 
Community Partners


 NSC Logo

 Bastyr University
 

Cascadia Community College


Bothell Reporter

EvergreeenHealth

UWB

 
Waste Management
 
Puget Sound Energy
 

Committee Meetings


Kenmore Business
Alliance (KBA)

Thursday, October 9
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Key Bank - Kenmore



Downtown Action 

Wednesday, October 15
2:30 PM
Alexa's Cafe 
 

Ambassadors
Thursday, October 16

8:00 AM*

*7:30 if ordering breakfast
Crystal Creek Cafe
 


Senior Resource

No Meeting in October

  

 

Business Advocacy

Tuesday, October 21

Noon 

Bothell Police Station

   

Contact Us
Greater Bothell 
Chamber of Commerce

425.485.4353
info@bothellchamber.com
23716 8th Ave SE, Suite I-1
Bothell, WA 98021


Lori Cadwell
Executive Director
lori@bothellchamber.com


Brittany Caldwell
Director of Operations
brittany@bothellchamber.com


Kim Monson
Office Manager
info@bothellchamber.com



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"Thanks to the members that have already donated an item or service to our upcoming Holiday Dinner & Auction! You can see the list in the new section in the left column."

 

Please send your announcements, congratulations, testimonials and thank you's to Brittany@bothellchamber.com.

Get Your Holiday Dinner & Auction Tickets Before They're Gone! 

Friday, November 21
6:00 PM
 

 

Tickets are now being sold to attend the Chamber's Annual Holiday Dinner & Auction on Friday, November 21 at Courtyard Hall in Country Village. The cost is $60 per person and includes appetizers, dinner and all beverages for the evening. (click here to purchase

 

You also still have time to promote your business by donating... 

Email info@bothellchamber.com or complete the Donation Form if you want to donate an auction item.  

 

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at DR Horton's Trail Ridge Heights in Bothell
Wednesday, October 8
12:00 - 2:00 PM

DR Horton is America's #1 Home Builder for the 12th year in a row. Building all over the Puget Sound area with a great presence in Bothell. Come check out one of their newest developments: Trail Ridge Heights.

Free Event! All are welcome. Join us for their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting celebration!

Lunch provided by DR Horton - Gourmet Hotdogs by Mikey's Wiener Trap & chips, drinks and dessert.

Contact: Maren McDonald & Michael Hedges, 425.823.7151

 www.drhorton.com/trailridge
8th Annual Chilifest
Thursday, October 9
5:30 - 7:30 PM
 
Chili CookOff Warm up at the October 9th Chilifest in Bothell to support Hopelink.

An annual tradition, come to downtown Bothell's premier chili event! Sample the culinary wares of 15 chili chefs. There is no admission charge so please bring a can of chili, or other non-perishable food item, or cash donation. Each $1 or food item donated gets you a single Vote for People's Choice.

Chilifest is hosted by Life Celebrations by Washelli and sponsored by the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce.
Bothell Beer Festival
Saturday, October 18
12:00 - 5:00 PM
 
Beer Fest Logo

Celebrate local beer, food and live music in downtown Bothell on Saturday, October 18 from 12:00 - 5:00 PM.  

 

Location: 101st Ave between Main St and 185th St. $20 in advance or $25 at the door Includes beer glass and six tastings. Additional tasting tickets available for purchase for $1.50 each.  

 

Purchase Tickets!

October Networking Breakfast
Tuesday, October 21
7:30 - 9:00 AM
 
Chamber Networking Breakfast Start your day with several exciting rounds of high-powered and focused networking proven to build relationships and garner results.

Bring at least 50 business cards and be prepared to present your business with a one-minute "infomercial."

Are you a Chamber member interested in bringing a non-member guest? Contact us to register by Wednesday, October 15th and your guest will be free, compliments of GateKeypers!

Admission charges:
$20 for members*; $25 for non-members
*$5 member discount if you pay by Friday, October 17th.

Location: Country Inn & Suites

Register Today!
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at n1Health at Northshore Family Practice
Wednesday, October 22
5:30 - 7:30 PM
 
n1health Come celebrate with us the grand opening for a new concierge practice n1Health at Northshore Family Practice. Enjoy light refreshments & hors d'oeuvres and meet their staff! This is a joint event with members from both the Bothell & Woodinville Chambers invited.

N1Health and Northshore Family Practice are very pleased to be part of the community and offer a very unique approach to private healthcare options: the basis of their practice is CollabraCareTM medicine, which is a traditional physician working in collaboration with a naturopathic physician focusing on root causes.

http://northshore.n1health.com/

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Congratulations! September Member of the Month, Brian Mills, BECU
 
Brian Mills Member of the MonthThe Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce proudly announced Brian Mills, Manager at BECU as Member of the Month during their September General Meeting. Brian is a very active and supportive member of the Chamber and community.

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Upcoming Events at The Northshore Senior Center

NSC Logo Kenmore Vintage Fashion Show - Sunday, October 5, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Fashions from the 40's and 50's. Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $10 per person. Hosted by Kenmore Senior Center at the Northshore Senior Center. More information and reservations can be obtained at Northshore Senior Center, 425.487.2441 or Kenmore Senior Center, 425.489.0707.

Pancake Breakfast - First & Third Saturday of Each Month
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Breakfast of pancakes and eggs, served with ham or sausage, coffee or tea. All ages & families welcome. Cost is $4 per person, $5 per nonmember. Pancake breakfasts are fundraisers for Northshore Senior Center.

The Northshore Senior Center is located at 10201 East Riverside Dr., Bothell.

http://www.northshoreseniorcenter.org/

Wellness in the Workplace Seminar

Thursday, October 2

7:00 - 9:00 PM


King County Public Health The City of Kenmore and the Kenmore Library will present "Wellness in the Workplace" on Thursday, October 2nd, 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Kenmore City Hall. Healthy employees are an essential asset for a healthy business and a sound bottom line.

Join naturopathic physicians Dr. Gail Buquicchio (Employee Wellness Program Director at Everett Public Schools) and Dr. Joshua Goldenberg (adjunct faculty member of Bastyr University), as well as staff from the Kenmore Library, for a free seminar on how employers and managers can create and sustain a healthy work environment. Space is limited. Registration recommended online at www.kcls.org or call the Kenmore Library, 425.486.8747.

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Bothell-Everett Highway Construction Completion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday, October 3
Country Village Shops 

Don't worry about traffic and construction any longer, the NEW stoplight in front of Country Village is now functioning and construction is COMPLETE!

Join us in front of Country Village shops on October 3rd at 11:00 AM as we celebrate the highway construction completion with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by The City of Bothell & Country Village Shops.  

Jantee Bistro & Bottle Shop will provide appetizers. Additionally, receive a free tote bag filled with discounts and coupons to Country Village Shops.

This is also the last day of the Bothell Farmers Market so meander through the booths and pick up fresh flowers, produce & more for the weekend.

http://www.countryvillagebothell.com/
Sally Ride Science Festival for Girls
Saturday, October 4
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

UWB Logo Sally Ride Science Festival at the University of Washington Bothell for 5th - 8th grade girls.

Festival will include:
  • Street Fair: music, food and exhibits
  • Discovery workshops with local scientists and engineers
  • Hands-on science and engineering activities
Advance Registration Required, cost is $20.

Register Today!

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Homeward Pet Adoption Open House
Saturday, October 4
Noon - 6:00 PM 

Homeward Pet Adoption Center will be joining Pawsitive Alliance's 3rd Annual Statewide Shelter Open House Event!

This unique event spotlights animal shelters across Washington and the homeless animals in their care. Twenty-four shelters will be opening up their doors to host an Open House and bring community members in as honored guests. The goal is to help the shelters grow their adopter, donor, and volunteer bases while raising awareness of the good work they do on a daily basis for animals in need!  

Visit Homeward Pet in Woodinville for cookies and beverages, a tour of their facility, enter to win a basket of dog or cat goodies, and meet the adoptable cats and dogs in their care. Plus, all adopters will get to spin the Wheel of Fortune to determine their reduced adoption fee. For more information, visit www.homewardpet.org.
Commercial Recycling Event
Monday, October 6
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

CityLogoColor The City of Bothell is offering a Commercial Recycling Event at 19800 North Creek Parkway North, Bothell Parking Lot.

Acceptable Items to drop off:
  • Cardboard
  • Styrofoam
  • Electronics: computers,
  • cell phones, laptops
  • Batteries (no vehicle or marine)
  • CFL bulbs/tubes

Email questions about event to recyclebothell@ci.bothell.wa.us  

 

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Bright Horizon's Curriculum Night 
October 7 & 8
5:00 - 6:30 PM

Bright Horizons Experience a day in the life of your child during Bright Horizons' Curriculum Night. At this event, you will get to explore our curriculum firsthand, and discover how your child will learn and grow this year.
  • October 7, 2014 5:00 - 6:30 PM - Infants, Toddlers, Twos and Kindergarten
  • October 8, 2014 5:00 - 6:30 PM - Young Preschool, Preschool, and Kindergarten Prep
Visit www.brighthorizons.com/curriculumguide to learn more about our The World at Their Fingertips© curriculum.
Northshore Rotary Luncheon
Thursday, October 9
12:00 PM 

Rotary The Northshore Rotary invites you to attend their weekly luncheon at the Inglewood Golf Club. The featured speaker at this lunch is Rear Admiral William E. Newman, USN (Ret.). Read More

Directions

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TSUGA Fine Art & Framing "Show-And-Tell"

Tsuga Logo Artist "Show-And-Tell"
Something new! One evening each month, TSUGA will feature a local artist demonstrating their personal style and techniques. Join us for an hour, 6:30 to 7:30 PM, on the following nights:
    • October 23rd - Jannelle Loewen, pastel
  • November 20th - (mystery artist)
Reservations recommended: 425.483.7385 or info@tsugafineart.com
A limited number of seats will be available for "walk ins".

http://www.tsugafineart.com/
Harvest Festival at Country Village
October 11 & 12
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Harvest Festival

Come celebrate the fall season on the weekend of October 11th & 12th!  The festival will run from 11:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturday and Sunday.

 

Stroll the grounds decorated with corn stalks and pumpkins while you enjoy unique craft booths featuring one-of-a-kind items made by local artisans.  Paint a pumpkin! Pumpkins and paints are included.  Also, face painting, pony rides, train rides and much more!  

  

The Eclectic Cloggers will be performing on Saturday in addition to other live entertainment throughout the weekend!

 

For more information, please visit the Country Village website at www.countryvillagebothell.com or call 425.483.2250.


Kenmore Self Storage 5th Annual Fall Festival!
Saturday, October 25
5:00 - 8:00 PM


Fall Festival Take a self-guided tour through their Haunted Halls. Sample the Witches Brew, Trick or Treat & more! Costumes are optional! Stop by for a spell!

FREE Community Event! Accepting donations of canned food for Hopelink or canned/bagged cat or dog food for Pasados Safehaven.

www.kenmoreselfstorage.com

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9th Seattle South Asian Film Festival
October 31st- November 9th, 2014  
UWB Logo
Produced by Tasveer, Seattle's 9th South Asian Film Festival (SSAFF) will represent the best of films from culturally rich South Asian Diaspora and its widespread influence. Throughout the 10 days, SSAFF will present narrative films, documentaries, workshops, performances, and galas.

The 10-day festival will open in Renton, then after making stops in Seattle and Kirkland, it will end in Bothell. We will bring exciting filmmakers, guest speakers from all over the United States and South Asia. We also celebrate and involve many local organizations in hosting this great festival. We will host gala parties, community forums and discussion groups on South Asian issues.

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