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Upcoming Socials

The NWSFS Social is a (mostly) monthly gathering of local Fen that provides the opportunity to get together with fannish friends, as well as providing the potential to make new ones. We all have very hectic lives and the social is chance to kick back and socialize with other people with similar interests.

Typically socials are held in the home of a local member, but occasionally we have socials at local attractions, giving members an excuse to visit cool places like museums for which we all too often don't have time. Socials can stretch the mind by encouraging intellectual discourse beyond "So what happened at work today?" or "What new antics is your kidlet up to?" While these can be interesting ...to some.., fannish minds need more challenging stimuli! 

Note these upcoming socials on your calendars.

Saturday, September 18th

September NWSFS Social Location Changed
 
Due to a family schedule conflict we won’t be able to attend the Portland Pirate Festival this year.  So, we’ll host a social at our home.
 
Please join NWSFS for a Social on Saturday September 18, 2010 at the home of Becky and Michael Citrak.  7701 Bobcat Dr SE, Olympia, WA, 98503 - 360.456.7441.  The social will begin around 5 PM and continue until around 10 PM, or whenever we get tired. 
 
Please let us know if you plan to attend (yeses and maybes), so we'll know if we have enough goodies.  Email to info@nwsfs.org
 
Themed:  Stuffies!  Bring your favorite, prizes for best costumes, most unusual and maybe other categories.
 
We'll have some burgers and hot dogs, and a new grill (bought last year), and we suggest you bring anything else that you may want to grill.  As usual, this is a potluck, so bring your contribution of a main dish (occasionally have enough), side dish (rarely have enough), munchies (usually have enough), or dessert (often have enough, if there is such a thing as enough dessert).  
 
Extra credit will be awarded for themed foods. 
 
Bring your own beverages if you want something particular, although some basic beverages will be available.
 
We show themed movies in the rec room. 
 
NWSFS members are encouraged to attend, and non-members in the SF/Fannish community are welcome, as always. 
 
Hey did you know that “Shipwreck” Beads is just a hop skip and a jump from the same exit 111 you take to get to it as well.  Shipwreck Beads is HUGE and is at 8560 Commerce Place Dr NE Lacey, WA 98516 (800)950-4232; Store Hours: 9am-6pm.  See Shipwreck Beads’ web page for directions, watch out for the roundabouts. (Your Stuffies just might look great in a string of beads.
http://www.shipwreckbeads.com/support/docs/Location
 
Logistics
House is one level; one step to the courtyard and half a step at the front door.  Two step out back to the patio.  We have cats, (they will be locked up).  No smoking inside.  Parking on street.  No busses come close to the house.
 
Directions to the Citrak's home:
Note: these are different directions to avoid the congestion on 3rd Ave.
 
From I-5
If Southbound Take Exit 111
• Turn left at light on to Marvin Road.
• Travel (half a mile) past Hawk's Prairie Mall, McDonalds, Costco, Safeway to Martin Way
• Turn right on Martin Way. (76 Gas on right)
• Travel (9/10 of a mile) on Martin Way past two lights and at the third light turn left on to Ranger (don’t turn right on the Hensley; we’ll never see you again.)
• Continue at Ranger below:
 
If Northbound Take Exit 111
• Ramp makes a “Y”, take the right "Y"s
• At the roundabout turn Right on to Galaxy Road.
• Travel (4/10 of a mile) past mall shops and Goodwill to Martin Way.
• Turn right on Martin Way.  KFC is on right.
• Travel (7/10 of a mile) on Martin Way past one light and at the second light turn left on to Ranger (don’t turn right on the Hensley, we’ll never see you again.)
 
Once on Ranger
• Drive straight into Tanglewilde Residential area
• Watch out for the new speed bumps.
• At “T” intersection, turn left, you’re still on Ranger,
• Follow Ranger to right and at stop sign turn left onto Husky.
• Travel about four short blocks (3/10 of a mile) to Bobcat St. 
• Turn Right on to Bobcat.  House is on the right on corner of Husky and Bobcat.
 
House is pink with purple trim; some brickwork in front and a basketball pole on the side of driveway. 
 

Directions from Shipwreck Beads To Citrak’s home
• Left out of their parking lot on to Commerce Pl Dr N
• Right on Willamette Dr NE
• Left on Marvin Road (around the roundabout)
• Travel straight through next roundabout and over I-5.
• Travel past Hawk's Prairie Mall, McDonalds, Costco, Safeway to Martin Way (Old Highway 99).
• Turn right on Martin Way. (76 Gas on right)
• Travel on Martin Way past two lights and at the third light turn left on to Ranger (don’t turn right on the Hensley; we’ll never see you again.)
• Continue at Ranger above:

 

Saturday, August 21st at Greg Paddock’ home in Fall City

Please join us Saturday, August 21st at Greg Paddock’s place in Fall City for a NWSFS Social!

We’ll start at 5:00 PM p.m. and continue until around 10 PM. This is a potluck so please bring your contribution of a main dish (occasionally have enough), side dish (rarely have enough), beverage, munchies (usually have enough), or dessert (often have enough, but then really, who could object to too much dessert). Let's start early, so if the weather is good we can enjoy the deck that's half as large as the house! Bring any folding chairs, tables, and pavilions you have (really, it's a large deck) There is a small barbecue if anyone wants to use it.

Address:
33517 SE 51st St., Fall City (map)

Phone:
425-222-9354

Directions:

  • Take I-90 east to exit 22, Preston-Fall City.
  • Turn left at the stop sign.
  • Turn right at the tee onto Preston-Fall City Road SE (route 203).
  • After 3.5 miles on, there will by a Y in the road; follow the main route to the right, then take the next right into River View Park.
  • Turn left immediately.
  • Follow the main road to the right and up the hill.
  • Continue around and uphill, my place will be on the left, with the house number on a sign in the yard.
  • If you use Google's directions, the house will be on the right.

Parking Note:
The first couple of lucky drivers get to drive up the steep driveway and park above the house, the rest can park along the road. Since the upper parking is not visible from the street, best to walk up and check first. Note: this is not a very accessible place. There's the afore-mentioned steep driveway, and both entrances to the house involve gravel and several steps.