7 things to do this weekend: November 17-19

Creative Joy: Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival – Thursday to Saturday, November 16-18, starting at 10 a.m.  From demos to make 'n takes, this event is expected to have numerous exhibits, even classes. Location: Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WA. Follow this link for details.

Cultural Enjoyment: The 9th Annual Seattle Slack Key Festival – Sunday, November 19. Doors open at noon. This event will feature Hawaiian style food and crafts. There is also expected to be tropical flowers and prize drawings. Location: Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien, WA. Follow this link for details.

Northwest Athletic Conference 2017 Volleyball Championship – Thursday through Sunday, November 16-19. This competition will bring the battle between various community college teams for exciting matches leading to a winner. The tournament will be held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. Follow this link for details.

Running Action: Green Lake Gobble & Mashed Potato Munch Off – Sunday, November 19. This event encompasses a 5K, 10K, and walk supporting Seattle's Union Gospel Mission. This event will be held at Green Lake Park, 5900 W Greenlake Way N in Seattle. Race day registration is at 8 a.m. and there will be a kid's dash start. Follow this link for details.

Gridiron: UW Huskies vs Utah Utes – Saturday, November 18, 7:30 p.m. The Washington football team (8-2 overall, 5-2 Pac-12) hosts its Pac-12 home game this season as Utes football coach Kyle Whittingham brings Utah (5-5 overall, 2-5 Pac-12). Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle. Follow this link for details.

Fall Fun: Yulefest – Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From site: Yulefest is the annual Christmas celebration at Nordic Heritage Museum. Vendors sell handcrafted wares, and traditional Scandinavian Christmas food and drinks are sold. This event will be held at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Follow this link for details.

Classical Love: The Messiah with Federal Way Chorale - Sunday, November 19, 2 p.m. From site: A Federal Way tradition, featuring the Federal Way Symphony Singers, Federal Way Chorale (Laird Thornton, Director) and Breath of Aire Choir (J. Bayard DuBois, Director). This event will be at the Performing Arts and Events Center in Federal Way, WA. Follow this link for details.

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