Starting now through the last weekend in October
9 am to 5 pm
Free admission
$2.00 per vehicle parking
Enjoy Bluegrass music, sample the fresh-picked apples and take some home at a great low price. Take a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the Pumpkin Patch from 11 am to 4 pm. Find your way through the new year round Maze. Bob for apples, enjoy the clown and visit the farm animals.
While your there don't forget about the apple crisp, caramel apples, apple butter, apple cake, baked apples, apple pie by the slice and our famous apple fritters.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide
There are certain home maintenance tasks that should be completed before each season to help prevent structural damage to your home. These tasks will also help to save energy & keep your home's systems running smoothly.
If you live in the Pacific Northwest preparing for the fall and winter seasons is a must. We are quickly approaching the rainy season which means it is important to take the necessary steps to prevent moisture problems before they take you by surprise.
• Check the drainage - Take a walk around your home and inspect the ground where it meets the foundation. Soil should not be touching siding and should slope away from the house.
• Clean the gutters - It’s important that the gutters are ready for the heavy rainfall they will receive from winter rains. During a heavy rainfall grab your umbrella and inspect the flow of water through the gutters to ensure there are no obstructions that need to be addressed.
• Furnace tune up - Schedule the fall appointment to get your furnace ready for winter. It is important to make sure your furnace is running smoothly and gets the proper cleaning it needs before the weather gets too cold. You don't want to be without heat when the temperature starts to drop. Also, check the filters in your furnace monthly and change them regularly. Inspect and vacuum out the floor grates and return duct, as well.
• Eliminate moss on the roof - Fall is a great time to apply moss killing granules or liquid solution to your rooftop. Be sure to use granules that are made especially for roofs, not those for lawns. Lawn granules contain iron, which will rust on your roof and make a mess. Time saving tip - apply the granules in a line along each side of the roof ridge rather than sprinkling them all over; the first big rain wets the granules and spreads the moss-killing agent uniformly over the roof.
• Check weatherstripping and caulk on doors and windows - Take a look at the areas where windows, doors, and corner trim meet the siding, and caulk gaps as needed. Open doors and inspect the condition of the weatherstripping. If there is a draft around the door or the weatherstripping is crumbling, replace it with new weatherstripping.
• Disconnect hoses and winterize your lawn irrigation system - Disconnecting the houses and using faucet covers (which can be found at your local hardware store) will help keep water from freezing in the pipes. Also, make sure the water is drained out of your lawn irrigation system before the first freeze.
• Take a flashlight and head on down to your crawl space in January - Checking for moisture and drainage problems under your home is very important. The summer months can often be dry and standing water typically doesn’t show up in a crawl space until it the soil has been fully re-saturated. If you find standing water, try to locate the source. Is it coming from leaking pipes or are there cracks in the foundation causing water to seep through? For advice on fixing the problem, consult a professional.
For more tips and ideas on how to get your home ready for the seasons to come visit http://www.houselogic.com/articles/fall-winter-seasonal-maintenance-guide-northwest/
If you live in the Pacific Northwest preparing for the fall and winter seasons is a must. We are quickly approaching the rainy season which means it is important to take the necessary steps to prevent moisture problems before they take you by surprise.
• Check the drainage - Take a walk around your home and inspect the ground where it meets the foundation. Soil should not be touching siding and should slope away from the house.
• Clean the gutters - It’s important that the gutters are ready for the heavy rainfall they will receive from winter rains. During a heavy rainfall grab your umbrella and inspect the flow of water through the gutters to ensure there are no obstructions that need to be addressed.
• Furnace tune up - Schedule the fall appointment to get your furnace ready for winter. It is important to make sure your furnace is running smoothly and gets the proper cleaning it needs before the weather gets too cold. You don't want to be without heat when the temperature starts to drop. Also, check the filters in your furnace monthly and change them regularly. Inspect and vacuum out the floor grates and return duct, as well.
• Eliminate moss on the roof - Fall is a great time to apply moss killing granules or liquid solution to your rooftop. Be sure to use granules that are made especially for roofs, not those for lawns. Lawn granules contain iron, which will rust on your roof and make a mess. Time saving tip - apply the granules in a line along each side of the roof ridge rather than sprinkling them all over; the first big rain wets the granules and spreads the moss-killing agent uniformly over the roof.
• Check weatherstripping and caulk on doors and windows - Take a look at the areas where windows, doors, and corner trim meet the siding, and caulk gaps as needed. Open doors and inspect the condition of the weatherstripping. If there is a draft around the door or the weatherstripping is crumbling, replace it with new weatherstripping.
• Disconnect hoses and winterize your lawn irrigation system - Disconnecting the houses and using faucet covers (which can be found at your local hardware store) will help keep water from freezing in the pipes. Also, make sure the water is drained out of your lawn irrigation system before the first freeze.
• Take a flashlight and head on down to your crawl space in January - Checking for moisture and drainage problems under your home is very important. The summer months can often be dry and standing water typically doesn’t show up in a crawl space until it the soil has been fully re-saturated. If you find standing water, try to locate the source. Is it coming from leaking pipes or are there cracks in the foundation causing water to seep through? For advice on fixing the problem, consult a professional.
For more tips and ideas on how to get your home ready for the seasons to come visit http://www.houselogic.com/articles/fall-winter-seasonal-maintenance-guide-northwest/
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
7th Annual What You Got? Youth Festival
The Olympia Film Society's youth volunteers are presenting their 7th Annual What You Got Festival September 24-25, 2010. The festival is a 2-day long celebration of youth-teen culture; showcasing movies, bands, artwork, and workshops organized by folks 21 and younger, but you can be any age to check it out!
Admission is $5.00 each night and $8.00 for weekend pass available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ or at the box office the night of the show.
Plus outdoor music stage and SKATE JAM!
Admission is $5.00 each night and $8.00 for weekend pass available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ or at the box office the night of the show.
Plus outdoor music stage and SKATE JAM!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Three Strange Tales of Old Olympia
Have you been to our Washington State Capitol Museum lately?
This Monday September 20th at noon take a look at some of Olympia's history at the State Capitol Musem! Listen to the fun stories of our Capitol, the rise and fall of the Swiss Chalet at Priest Point Park, the unusual journey through space and time of a Native American house post, and the curious account of a pioneer song that became a modern advertising legend.
The Washington State Capital Museum is located at 211 21st Avenue Southwest Olympia, WA 98501.
There is a $2 donation to see "Three Strange Tales of Old Olympia".
For more information visit http://www.experiencewa.com/event.aspx?id=440898906
This Monday September 20th at noon take a look at some of Olympia's history at the State Capitol Musem! Listen to the fun stories of our Capitol, the rise and fall of the Swiss Chalet at Priest Point Park, the unusual journey through space and time of a Native American house post, and the curious account of a pioneer song that became a modern advertising legend.
The Washington State Capital Museum is located at 211 21st Avenue Southwest Olympia, WA 98501.
There is a $2 donation to see "Three Strange Tales of Old Olympia".
For more information visit http://www.experiencewa.com/event.aspx?id=440898906
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Olympia's Public Art Walking Tour
Ever Saturday now through September 25th in downtown Olympia at 11am is the Public Art Walking Tour! The tour starts on the corner of 4th and Water Street by the mural of the big waves and heads west over the bridge.
Hope you enjoy the tour!
Hope you enjoy the tour!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Puyallup Fair 2010
The Puyallup Fair is finally here!
There are so many fun things to do at the fair, September 10th thru the 26th. Fabulous fair food, fair & animal exhibits, Toonzville & Sillyville, great concerts in the grandstands & tons of free concerts and music at the Coca-Cola Stage, Showplace Stage and more, along with free entertainment throughout the fair grounds.
Our very own Puyallup Fair is home to the biggest rodeo in the Northwest, going on during the first weekend of the Fair.
Don't miss out on this and so much more!
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 10 am - 11 pm
Admission:
Adults: $11Students
(6-18): $9
Seniors (62+): $9
Five & under: Always FREE
Parking:
Mon - Fri: $10
Sat & Sun: $12
For more information please visit http://www.thefair.com/puyallup-fair/
There are so many fun things to do at the fair, September 10th thru the 26th. Fabulous fair food, fair & animal exhibits, Toonzville & Sillyville, great concerts in the grandstands & tons of free concerts and music at the Coca-Cola Stage, Showplace Stage and more, along with free entertainment throughout the fair grounds.
Our very own Puyallup Fair is home to the biggest rodeo in the Northwest, going on during the first weekend of the Fair.
Don't miss out on this and so much more!
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 10 am - 11 pm
Admission:
Adults: $11Students
(6-18): $9
Seniors (62+): $9
Five & under: Always FREE
Parking:
Mon - Fri: $10
Sat & Sun: $12
For more information please visit http://www.thefair.com/puyallup-fair/
Friday, September 3, 2010
Labor Day
From all of us here at Coldwell Banker, we hope you enjoy your Labor Day weekend!
Be safe and have fun!
Be safe and have fun!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Sand in the City
Did you visit Sand in the City in Downtown Olympia this year? If you didn't get a chance to make it down there here is a small sneak peak of the fabulous sand sculptures created.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the last weekend in August for next years Sand in the City event!
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