7 things to do this weekend: Sept. 7 - 9

1) Education and growth: Kittitas County Historical Museum, Ellensburg – When you visit the museum downtown, take one of several guided tours, which features public art, community history and much more. Some of the highlighted items at the museum are antique cars, historic photographs and military objects. Follow this link to learn more about the museum. (Sponsored)

2) Design in mind: Seattle Design Festival Block Party – Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, starts at 10 a.m. each day. This is a two-day street fair that digs into and celebrates ways design affects human life. Come out and build a relationship with other designers, city leaders or a future innovator. Follow this link for details.

3) Crushed fruit: Cider Summit Seattle – Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7-8. Attendees will be able to indulge in more than 150 ciders. There will also be some regional favorites, along with some international classics.  This event will take place at the South Lake Union Discovery Center Lawn. There will also be food for those who have an appetite. Follow this link for details.

4) Speak Klingon: Star Trek Day – Saturday, Sept. 8 - - Celebrate the day by watching a marathon of the television series that many have come to love, or just watch a couple of episodes that you may have recorded. Most important, find someone who enjoys it just as much as you do. What is your favorite voyage from the series? Follow this link for details.

5) On tour: Grilled Things and Chicken Wings Tour, Seattle – Saturday, Sept. 8, 4:30 to 7 p.m.  While summer is still here, head over to the Chinatown-International District and enjoy some Asian cuisine that is deep fried, grilled and more. It is a tour that is sure to make your mouth water. Follow this link for ticket information.

6) Country music: Dwight Yoakam with Joe Nichols performing at the Tulalip Resort Casino – Saturday, Sept. 8. Here's your chance to experience the sounds that will come from the singer-songwriter, musician and actor. He is known for his pioneering-style country music. Follow this link for details.

7) Motion picture madness: Ellensburg Film Festival – Friday to Sunday, Oct. 5-7. Get in on the three-day event that is expected to bring film lovers from all around the northwest to the Kittitas Valley. It will be packed full of film action taking place at the McConnell Theatre Complex on the campus of Central Washington University. Get a two-for-one ticket special when you click here. (Sponsored)

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