October 11, 2012 Buzz: Outdoors News Shorts
Fleet Feet Tacoma opens
The 98th store in the Fleet Feet Sports family opens Thursday, Oct. 11 in the Proctor District of Tacoma. This is the second Fleet Feet Sports location for owner Paul Morrison, who first opened Fleet Feet Sports Bonney Lake in October of 2004.The specialty running, walking and fitness store offers footwear and sport bra fittings, apparel, accessories and training programs to Tacoma and surrounding communities.
Training programs from the store are planned seasonally and include a beginner’s walking program and a beginner’s 5k running program as well as more advanced programs for the 10k, Half Marathon and Full Marathon distances. Free group run/walks take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. These are often preceded by a presentation or clinic beginning at 6 p.m.
You can find more information about Fleet Feet Sports Tacoma at www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com. You can also learn about upcoming events at facebook.com/fftacoma or twitter.com/fleetfeettacoma.
Outdoors for All
This non-profit foundation serves over 2,000 children and adults with disabilities each year through outdoor recreation. On Nov. 3, they host their annual gala auction to raise money for their many wonderful programs. Dacia Bray, Events and Outreach Manager, invites everyone to come for their biggest night of the year.
“You will be inspired by all that Outdoors for All does and hear our guest of honor, a wounded warrior, speak on how Outdoors for All has changed his life.”
Guests will enjoy a fabulous meal, and get the chance to bid in the silent or live auctions for tons of great trips and gear. Tickets are $150 per person. Get yours here: www.outdoorsforall.org/auction
They are still gratefully accepting donations to be auctioned off. The deadline is Oct. 15. If you have a service or a tangible item (including wine or beer) that you could donate, see their online procurement form here: www.outdoorsforall.org/procurement
Ski swaps
Need some new gear but short on cash? Don’t fret – there are a ton of ski swaps coming up. They’re a great place to get some new gear without breaking the bank.
Oct. 12-13: Leavenworth Ski Swap, Leavenworth, Wash. www.skileavenworth.com
Oct. 13: Skyliners Winter Sports Swap, Bend, Ore. www.mbsef.org/events/skyliners_ski_swap
Oct. 22: Mountain to Sound Ski Swap, Seattle, Wash. www.m2soutfitters.com
Oct. 26 – 27: Eugene Ski Swap, Eugene, Ore. www.eugeneskiswap.org
Oct. 27 – 28: Yakima Ski Swap, Yakima, Wash. www.yakimaskiswap.com
Nov. 2 – 3: Tacoma Ski Swap, Tacoma, Wash. www.tacomaskiswap.com
Nov. 3 – 4: Olympia Ski Club Ski Swap, Olympia, Wash. www.olympiaskiclub.org
Nov. 9 – 10: Newport Ski Swap, Bellevue, Wash. www.skiswap.info
