PCC Sound Consumer
Your community
(May 2008)
PCC Natural Markets partners with a number of groups to sponsor community events and educational opportunities. The focus of these partnerships is to assist PCC members and neighborhood communities as they strive for health.
Puget Sound asthma walk
Sunday, May 4, walk begins at 9:30 a.m.
University of Washington campus
Bank of America/Hec Ed Circle at Husky Stadium
Sign up to walk or make a pledge! PCC will match pledges made to the Kid Picks team — up to $1,000. The Kid Picks Mobile will be at the walk so kids can taste and judge a variety of healthy foods.
For more information, visit PCC Kid Picks tasting events or www.alaw.org/asthmawalk. This event is presented by Children’s Hospital.
LEED course
Monday, May 5, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Heritage Hall
203 Market St., Kirkland
This informative session on green building strategies, benefits and resources, and the LEED for Homes Rating System is designed for industry professionals — builders, designers and consultants. For information on rates and workshops, contact workshop@usgbc.org or call 202-742-3820. To register, visit www.usgbc.org/workshops/register.
PCC Cooks
For a fresh take on seasonings, try these classes taught by Bastyr University nutrition graduates.
In Savor Southern Mexico, Trina Kauffman, who learned to make the regional dishes of Oaxaca, demonstrates the complex yet nuanced Mole Poblano, a rich, savory sauce for chicken made with spices, chiles and Mexican-style chocolate.
Christine Weiss explores many ways to enjoy the taste and health benefits of dark chocolate in Chocolate in Four Courses.
Santa Fe native Tiffany Pollard gets back to her roots in Sizzling Southwest Summer. She’ll feature a wheat-free menu with Red Chile-crusted Shrimp Skewers, Jalapeņo Corncakes, and Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa.
For more information about all classes, look in the PCC Cooks catalog available in stores, or online at www.PccCooks.com.
Food bank packaging parties
Join volunteers for two-hour work parties to support the PCC Food Bank Program and neighborhood food banks.
For packaging dates and locations, visit our Community & Store Events page, or contact Community Relations at 206-547-1222 or e-mail
Celebrate PCC Kirkland’s 30th anniversary
To honor PCC Kirkland’s 30th anniversary, we’re delighted to sponsor two wonderful community events. The PCC Kid Picks Mobile will be at both events for kids to sample a variety of healthy treats.
- Kirkland half marathon
Sunday, May 11, races begin at 7 a.m.
Juanita Beach Park
Kirkland’s half marathon has something for everyone! Choose from a half marathon run, a half marathon walk, a 5K run/walk, and a free kid’s dash. PCC will provide fresh fruit to participants. After the races, swing by PCC Kirkland to celebrate the store’s 30th anniversary with some delicious cake! For fees and registration visit www.kirklandhalfmarathon.com. - Pirate party
Saturday, May 31, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
North Kirkland Community Center
This Pirate Party will feature entertainment by Captain Bogg and Salty — a nationally known pirate band from Portland — a free pirate’s picnic lunch, and hands-on children’s activities including face painting and crafts.
The Pirate Party kicks off a PCC-sponsored community program called “Sail the Seven Seas,” which will provide recreation experiences for the entire family. For more information, visit www.kirklandparks.net or call 425-587-3350.
Luncheon lecture by Lisa Oz
Monday, May 12, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Washington Athletic Club
1325 Sixth Ave., Seattle
Lisa Oz frequently appears with her husband Dr. Oz on Oprah & Friends, but she also is co-author of three best-selling books. At this luncheon lecture, she’ll explain how you can become a true partner with your doctor in your health care, drawing from Eastern and Western therapies as the medicine of the future.
Seating is limited at $85 per person. For more information, e-mail development@bastyr.edu or call 425-602-3272.
Project Amigo/GROW fair labor event
Monday, June 9, 7 p.m.
Good Shepherd Center Chapel
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle
Come honor this presentation by Project Amigo, the organization that administers GROW foundation money to improve the lives of banana workers in Mexico. The GROW foundation is funded by sales of the GROW banana purchased by shoppers like you at PCC. GROW has helped fund college scholarships and clean water systems in Mexico. Contact Natasha at 541-461-6466 to register.