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1204 Minor Ave
Seattle, WA 98101-2825
(206) 298-0123

The Washington State Convention Center is a convention center in Seattle, Washington. The convention center notably is built bridging over Interstate 5.Planned expansionThe convention center is planning a $1.4 billion expansion that includes 440,000sqft of exhibition space in a new five-story building to be located at the site of the Convention Place transit station, part of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. The station is expected to close to buses in 2017 in preparation for the opening of the Northgate Link Extension and construction is expected to begin shortly thereafter, with a potential opening in 2020.EventsAAI Immunology Annual Meeting 2016Emerald City ComiCon 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. 2015, 2016. Will return in 2017.Penny Arcade Expo 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. Will return in 2017.Sakura-Con 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. Will return in 2017.The 41st annual TESOL Convention.WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999NECA Show 2009Phi Theta Kappa Convention 2011International Conference on Robotics and Automation in 2015

Sakura-Con is an annual three-day anime convention held during March or April at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, Washington. The convention, which is traditionally held over Easter weekend, is the largest anime convention in the Northwest and is the 9th largest North American anime convention as of 2015. It is organized by the volunteer Asia-Northwest Cultural Education Association (ANCEA).ProgrammingThe convention typically offers anime game shows, anime music video contest, art show, artist alley, dances/raves, collectible card gaming, cosplay chess, cosplay contest, exhibitors hall, fashion show, Japanese cultural arts and presentations (aikido demonstrations, kabuki performances, kendama play, kendo swordsmanship, taiko drumming, tea ceremonies), Japanese pop and rock concerts, karaoke, masquerade ball, panels, table top RPG gaming, video gaming (arcade, console, PC), 24-hour video theaters. The convention runs programming for 24 hours a day.In 2002 the charity auction benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation and raised $4,560. The 2010 charity auction also benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation raised $27,000. The convention before holding fundraisers at the 2012 event raised $90,000 for Tsunami relief. The 2015 charity auction benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation and raised over $40,000.

Historic Seattle believes that buildings provide an essential link to the past, reminding us of who we are and where we came from. Founded in 1974, Historic Seattle is the only nonprofit membership organization dedicated to preserving Seattle and King County's architectural legacy. As both a public development authority and charitable foundation Historic Seattle is a major advocate for, and participant in, the thoughtful and meaningful preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings. We have helped protect and preserve dozens of irreplaceable buildings. We also advocate for preservation by urging policy makers, developers and citizens to consider the value of historic buildings. Finally, Historic Seattle offers a year-round program of educational lectures and tours to increase public awareness of our vibrant architectural heritage.

Seattle Jazz Vespers, is a secular concert of professional jazz music, for those who love jazz, with an inspirational message. Join us for our monthly concert hosted in the beautiful historic gothic sanctuary of Seattle First Baptist on First Hill at the corner of Harvard and Seneca streets the first Sunday of the month, October through June at 6 p.m. These concerts are an opportunity for jazz lovers throughout the city to hear Seattle's best groups in a concert setting. Seattle Jazz Vespers is free and open to the public on the first Sunday night of each month (October through June) at 6:00 p.m. No tickets or reservations are needed. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Come early for best seating. The artists will perform one set and during their break a "free-will" offering will be taken to support the musicians, followed by a short non-sectarian inspirational message. The performers' second set will conclude the two-hour vespers concert. SJV is a family-friendly event. The dress is casual and informal. Plenty of free parking is available at the rear of the church if you come early. Light food and refreshments will be served in the church's Fellowship Hall after the concert so that those attending can meet and get to know the artists.

Puget Sound Blood center has a new name! Bloodworks Northwest is an independent, community-based nonprofit organization with a tradition blending volunteerism, medical science and research to advance transfusion medicine and improve patient care. A recognized leader in transfusion medicine, BloodworksNW serves patients in nearly 90 hospitals and clinics in the Pacific Northwest. Patients with leukemia, cancer, burns, hemophilia and traumatic injuries depend on BloodworksNW research.

Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet is an international network of leading academic institutions, physicians, scientists and healthcare teams at the forefront of type 1 diabetes research. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, TrialNet offers risk screening for relatives of people with type 1 diabetes and innovative clinical studies to preserve insulin production before and after diagnosis.

GOALS To impact the lives of women with ovarian cancer now and in the near future To foster research relative to improving outcomes in ovarian cancer To influence the national research direction taken in ovarian cancer To develop collaborative networks and create a scientific community that will be the leaders in ovarian cancer research To partner with the community so that they will take on the task of working toward the cure for ovarian cancer To disseminate findings nationally to increase the number of investigators interested in ovarian cancer research and create dynamic research connections

Swedish Medical Center has been integrating art as part of the healing environment since the art collection originated in the 1960s. Over 2,000 pieces exist in public spaces across its campuses. The funds to add to the collection come from donations, gifts to the Art Endowment Fund, and a small percentage of the construction budgets of new projects and remodels. The collection is managed by a dedicated committee made up of employees and volunteers.

VISION: A vibrant global economy strengthened through the full participation of diverse local communities

The Freeway Park Association has been building community and improving Freeway Park since 1993. In partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, we have made great strides toward the enrichment of our Park and our community and we seek to engage our neighbors in a participatory dialogue about the future of the Park, the Neighborhood and the City.