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You may have heard that the local mountains ushered in the first heavy snow last weekend. With more snow and winter approaching, that only means one thing-the ski season! What better place to prepare for the descent than the Newport Ski Resort.
Newport High School’s annual ski and snowboard exchange event started in 1986 and was initiated by the family of professional snowboarder Peter Line. The exchange started at Tyee Middle School-but with its rapidly growing popularity and demand for more space, Newport High School quickly took over.
Today, the exchange filled the two stadiums in Newport with more than 10,000 items from individual sellers and retailers at discounted prices (mainly ranging from $30 to $1,200).
Don Meyer, the long-term organizer of the Newport Ski Exchange, said it needed more than 17,000 square feet of space to display items. The equipment ranges from skis, boots, snowboards and ski poles to clothes, socks and underwear — “anything you can imagine if you are on the mountain,” he said. "It's hard to imagine there are 10,000 items; few stores have so much equipment."
To help organize thousands of winter equipment, local ski schools and ski shops provided more than 50 volunteers. In addition, 275 volunteers signed up for this year's exchange. From students to adults, volunteers will serve customers, cashiers, security, and even help set up display booths.
"My philosophy has always been Nordstrom's. Keep customers happy and figure out how to do this. Don't make it easier for you just because it makes it harder for them," Meyer said, adding that each gym All have customer service desks.
The exchange also invited local snow sports organizations to set up information kiosks. From the Seattle climbers and outdoor activities that showcase magazines and local ski lodges, to the Snoqualmie Summit and other mountains that hire coaches and provide season passes and snow sports training, customers can get answers to all their ski season questions and more.
In 2019, more than 7,000 customers visited the exchange. Taking into account the pandemic this year, swaps will have regular entry times. If you are worried that the best equipment will be sold out at the beginning of the day, "We always say that you can find bargains until the last minute. There are so many equipment in the early morning, and many things are buried, you can't even find— —It’s five or six skis deep," Meyer said.
Cynthia Flash said that if no equipment is sold at the time of the exchange, soft equipment (such as coats, pants and clothes) will be donated to the shelter, while hard equipment (such as skis and snowboards) will be sold to the distributor, Newport Ski Swap's public relations representative.
The exchange proceeds will benefit the Newport High School Parent Teacher Student Association, providing grants for educational needs such as audio equipment in the new theater, vacuum tubes in science classrooms, and even music and weightlifting equipment. Flash said that since 1986, the swap has sold snow sports equipment worth more than 6 million U.S. dollars, with a net profit of more than 1 million U.S. dollars, which was directly donated to PTSA.
Newport Ski Swap will be held at Newport High School (4333 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue) from 5-9 pm on November 12 and from 9 am to 4 pm on November 13. For more information, please visit: newportskiswap.com
Here are some other incidents that occurred in the Puget Sound area from November 12th to 18th. If you want to submit an event for consideration, please fill out the form at the bottom of the post.
More than 350 new cars, exotic cars, and test vehicles were found at the Seattle International Auto Show from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on November 11, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on November 12, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 13 Wait. Buy tickets online; $15-17. 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; Seattle Auto Show
Tradition will return to Whidbey Island with Cythara III. Guests will have a world history tour based on the guitar at 7:30 pm. Andre Ferriant and Troy Chapman will show their personal collections from all over the world. 30 musical instruments span five continents for more than 5,000 years. Buy tickets online; 35 USD/advanced, 30 USD/standard. 565 Camano Ave., Langley; 360-221-8268; wicaonline.org
Estelita's Library is a new library in Seattle's Columbia that will be open to the public for the first time from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy books, games, drinks and food from Feed the People Seattle. free. 2533 16th Ave. S., Seattle; 415-342-9009; estelitaslibrary.com
The King County Library System received illustrator and art educator Nicole Monahan (Nicole Monahan) at 11 am for a virtual sketching course. Learn a quick and fun way to capture the brilliance of autumn from colorful leaves, rural landscapes and harvested pumpkins. All skill levels are welcome. Register online; free. kcls.org
Enjoy "9 to 5" at 6 pm, which is part of the "Return" series. The series covers cult movies of all types of maps, these movies embody the hard fight and final victory of the impossible return. Buy tickets online; pay for something you can set a price. mopop.org
7:15 pm Enjoy more than 200 kinds of distilled spirits from the world and wine tastings from local wineries in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors can also participate in an educational master class from industry leaders. Buy tickets online; US$100-150. 820 Fourth Avenue, Seattle; Whiskey World website
Seattle Theater Company presents "Hip Hop Nutcracker" online ticket purchase with music pioneer Kurtis Blow, more than a dozen all-star dancers, stage DJs and electronic violinists at 7:30 in the evening; 45-75 USD. 911 Pine Street, Seattle; 206-682-1414; stgpresents.org
From 10 am to 5 pm, more than 15 artists and craftsmen provide their works in 13 locations on the island. Enjoy painting, photography, clothing, pottery, etc. Find artist information online; free. The location is different; 360-758-7121; lummi-island.com
From 10 am to 6 pm and 11 am to 5 am on November 13th, there will be more than 100 vendors in the show between this holiday season (look for crocheted skull umbrellas, strange lights, and other unique handmade items) , Food trucks, door awards, etc. on the afternoon of November 14. free. 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; facebook.com/OddmallPNW
The Seattle Out & Proud Foundation will host a Pride Speaks at 7pm, to have a series of community dialogues with panelists and speakers on various topics of interest to the LGBTQ community and other groups. This event will focus on the impact of queer art and COVID-19. Register online; free. Seattle Pride
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