Seattle Sun Newspaper - Vol. 7, Issue 1, January 2003

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Healthy Living Briefs

Blood drive at PNA, Jan. 6

Marcia Brunner, owner of Laser Services Unlimited on Phinney Ridge, is organizing a blood drive at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, on Monday, Jan. 6, 1-7 p.m. This drive will also be an opportunity for the public to donate an additional small sample of blood to be typed and the information added to the National Bone Marrow Registry.

"If you have thought about becoming a possible bone marrow donor, this will be your chance to register and help save a life, possibly mine, as my doctor has told me I will probably need a bone marrow transplant within a few months," said Brunner. "Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has already searched the Registry and have found only two possible matches for me. These two people have not been contacted yet to see if they are willing or able to donate marrow to me, as these two people are in the Far East."

If you can come to the blood drive to donate blood and/or register for the Bone Marrow Program, please contact Brunner by e-mail (marciabee@mindspring.com) or phone 789-6841 to schedule an appointment time.

Nickelodeon coming to Sunset

Sunset Bowl, located at 1420 NW Market St. in Ballard, will host a Nickelodeon Bowling Party on Jan. 20, starting at 6:30 p.m.

The event is a new promotional program for families and kids of all ages, which combines the Nickelodeon TV network for kids with the newest bowling technology from Brunswick (the "Viz-A-Ball") to create a family league through which bowlers can get officially licenses Nickelodeon bowling balls and merchandise.

Upon completion of the league, bowlers can choose a bowling ball package or a merchandise package from one of the four most popular Nickelodeon characters: Spongebob SquarePants, Jimmy Neutron, Rugrats and Rocket Power. Plus, kids get a free Nickelodeon gift just for participating.

For details, including cost of the event, contact Sunset Bowl at 782-7310.

Deer square dance lessons

Meadowbrook Community Center will offer square dance lessons beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 7-9 p.m. Dave Knien, long-time teacher/caller in the area, will be the instructor. Bucks and Does Square Dance Club, will provide assistants to help. The lessons are $50 for 10 weeks. Partners are encouraged, but not required. Preregistration is required. Questions? Call M.J. Steele at 523-9309.