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FIUTS goes to Mariner's Game - May 10th, 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024 (5:30PM - 10:30PM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ UDistrict Light Rail Station

Spend a lovely evening with FIUTS watching baseball as the Seattle Mariners take on the Oakland A's.

Date: Friday, May 10th

Meeting Time & Place: 5:30pm at U District Light Rail Station (43rd St. entrance)

Cost: $10
Who: All university/college students, FIUTS friends, scholars, and community members - ALL ARE WELCOME!
What to bring: Orca card for transportation and some money for snacks and drinks. Be aware stadium prices are higher than you would expect!

AoR & CoE Checkbox

Spirit of Africa

Saturday, May 11, 2024 (12:00PM - 5:00PM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ UDistrict Light Rail Station

Spirit of Africa will take place on May 11, 2024 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. The festival presents traditional and contemporary music, a fashion show, art, food, marketplace, dance workshops, and more!

Meet at U-District Light Rail Station at 12:00pm.

#8 English Conversation Group 5/14/24

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (3:30PM - 4:30PM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ FIUTS Office

Thank you for coming in for today's English Conversation group!

Cat Yoga

Saturday, May 18, 2024 (10:00AM - 11:30AM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ UDistrict Light Rail Station

Join us for a purr-fect morning of relaxation and furry fun at our upcoming Cat Yoga event!

Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Meet at 10 am at U District Link Station

Event Location: Meowtropolitan Cafe

Unwind with an hour of yoga surrounded by adorable adoptable cats from Meowtropolitan Cafe. Whether you're a yoga enthusiast or a cat lover (or both!), this event promises to be a unique and enjoyable experience.

Cost: $24 per person

Who: Everyone is welcome! Invite your friends, family, and fellow cat enthusiasts for this delightful event.

What to bring: A yoga mat (if you own one, if not, Meowtropolitan Cafe has some to lend out), comfortable clothes suitable for stretching, water bottle, and your love for cats!

Fremont and Ballard Farmer's Market

Sunday, May 19, 2024 (10:00AM - 4:00PM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ UDistrict Light Rail Station

Farmer’s Markets are an integral part of Seattle culture. Fremont’s and Ballard’s Sunday market are two of the biggest and best in the city! Explore all the fresh produce and local vendors, browse and shop an amazing selection of food trucks, handmade crafts, antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, furniture and world imports.

Date: May 19th, Sunday

Meeting Location & Time: U-District Light Rail Station at 10:00 AM

Cost: Free, but bring your own money for purchases

Who: Everyone

What to bring: U-pass, Money for shopping, reusable shopping bag

AoR & CoE Checkbox

By checking the AoR & CoE Acknowledgement box on the following page I am acknowledging that I have read and consent to the Acknowledgement of Risk (AoR) and FIUTS Code of Ethics (CoE). Acknowledgement of the AoR and CoE is a mandatory precondition to taking part in any FIUTS events and activities.

*If you are having a friend register for you, you are providing your consent for them to make the acknowledgement for you.* You will receive a copy of the AoR and CoE in the next email you receive from FIUTS regarding this event.

Acknowledgement of Risk: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b390ebb7e3c3a94b302e525/t/5f31b0e45c0d3e55bd087762/1597092069627/FIUTS+Acknowledge+of+Risks.pdf

Code of Ethics: https://www.fiuts.org/code-of-ethics?rq=code%20of%20ethics

#9 English Conversation Group 5/21/24

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (3:30PM - 4:30PM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ FIUTS Office

Thank you for coming in for today's English Conversation group!

Wednesday Night Persian Delights May 22nd 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 (5:00PM - 7:00PM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ FIUTS Office

We'll meet at FIUTS at 4:45 pm, and then we'll take public transit to Persepolis Grill. More details coming soon!

Date: Wednesday, May 22nd

Meeting Location & Time: FIUTS 4:45 pm

Cost: $16 (includes a plate with a vegetarian or protein option)

Who: FIUTS friends, family, community members - EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

What to bring: U-pass, and money for extra food/drink/dessert.

FIUTS goes to Northwest Folklife Festival, May 25, 2024

Saturday, May 25, 2024 (12:00PM - 4:00PM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ U District Link Station

Join FIUTS to celebrate one of the largest, multicultural, access-for-all festivals in the nation! This is the place to learn, dance, play, try something new, and to discover the arts and cultures that thrive in our Pacific Northwest communities.

Presenting more than 5,000 performers, the Festival draws from the 100+ cultural communities that Northwest Folklife collaborates with year-round. The festival is more than a celebration of the diversity of the Pacific Northwest, it’s a chance to engage directly with the many communities that make up our region. The Northwest Folklife Festival is a key annual event bringing up to 250,000 people over four days to the Seattle Center.

Date: May 25th, Saturday

Meeting Location & Time: U-District Link Station at 12:00PM

Cost: Free

Who: All university/college students, FIUTS friends, scholar, community members - ALL ARE WELCOME!

What to bring: Husky card and some money for snacks and drinks

AoR & CoE Checkbox

By checking the AoR & CoE Acknowledgement box on the following page I am acknowledging that I have read and consent to the Acknowledgement of Risk (AoR) and FIUTS Code of Ethics (CoE). Acknowledgement of the AoR and CoE is a mandatory precondition to taking part in any FIUTS events and activities.

Acknowledgement of Risk: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b390ebb7e3c3a94b302e525/t/5f31b0e45c0d3e55bd087762/1597092069627/FIUTS+Acknowledge+of+Risks.pdf

Code of Ethics: https://www.fiuts.org/code-of-ethics?rq=code%20of%20ethics

FIUTS Covid-19 Advisory & Community Safety Regulations:
In alignment with the University of Washington's existing face covering policy and distancing requirements, FIUTS requires all participants to wear a mask for the duration of the event and maintain six feet of distance with others at all times, regardless of their vaccination status. Participants may only remove masks while actively eating or drinking.

May 26, 2024 Mt. Rainier Hiking Trip

Sunday, May 26, 2024 (8:00AM - 8:00PM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ Burke Museum Parking Lot

Date: Sunday, May 26
Time: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Location: Burke Museum Parking Lot

Tickets are $50
(Sign up begins Sunday, May 5th)

Spend a day with FIUTS exploring the beautiful Mt. Rainier, Seattle’s most famous natural landmark! Take in this famous U.S. American park while meeting people from across the globe! Bring a packed lunch for a picnic on the mountain. Check out the trails here. You won’t want to miss the stunning trails and views of Mt. Rainier!

#10 English Conversation Group 5/28/24

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 (3:30PM - 4:30PM PDT)

Hosted by FIUTS @ FIUTS Office

Thank you for coming in for today's English Conversation group!