Activities for August 1 and 2

Saturday, 8/1 11:00 - 7:00; Sunday, 8/2 11:00 - 6:00; Seattle Center
The Seattle Center will have the annual Arab Festival with great food, music, dancing, shopping, and a fashion show. FREE!



BLUE ANGELS
Friday, July 31, 12:45pm-2:40pm ; 1:30pm-2:30pm (Practice Show)
Saturday, August 1, 12:45pm-2:40pm; 1:30pm-2:30pm (Full Show)
Sunday, August 2 , 12:45pm-2:40pm; 1:30pm- 2:30pm (Full Show)

The KeyBank Air Show at Seafair presented by Boeing is a must see for all families, thrill seekers, Seattlites and guests. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will amaze the Seafair audience with their knife-edge passes and dynamic maneuvers directly overhead of boaters on Lake Washington. Recently awarded "Air Show of the Year" by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the KeyBank Air Show at Seafair presented by Boeing is an event not to miss.

Quizzes for July 30

Take these quizzes and bring your answers to class!

Are You an Alien?
http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/fun/are-you-an-alien.php

Are You a Summer or a Winter Person?
http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/fun/are-you-a-summer-person-or-a-winter-person.php

Which Season Are You?

http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/fun/which-season-are-you.php

Climb the Pinnacle at REI

Do you want to try rock climbing in a safe place? Check out the pinnacle at REI, a 15 minute walk from SCCC.

http://www.rei.com/stores/seattle/climbclass.html

Videos for July 16 Class

Mt. Everest Video:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/12/061226-everest-video.html

Friends Ping-Pong Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKHYQ7CQsdE&NR=1

Activities for July 16 - 18

BITE OF SEATTLE
July 17-19 at Seattle Center
FREE ADMISSION
Join the 28th Annual Bite of Seattle where area restaurants and food-lovers gather to celebrate the food specialties of the Puget Sound region. Dining samples and beverages available for purchase.


Theo Chocolate Factory Tour July 18
Like chocolate? Join us as we take a guided tour of Seattle’s own Theo Chocolate Factor, the first and only fair-trade organic chocolate factory in the country. Best of all, you will get to sample a variety of Theo products during your tour experience.
1:00—4:00pm Cost: $6 per student
Space is limited, so sign up soon! For more information, or to sign up for the event, visit the IAB Office in MAC 205H, or email scccintlactivities@sccd.ctc.edu.

Quizzes for July 16

1) Take at least one quiz from each and take a total of three quizzes.
2) Bring your results to class and answer the question: Do you agree or disagree with these results? Why or why not?


Test Your Limits Quiz: http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/personality/do-you-test-your-limits.php

Are You Adventurous: http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/personality/are-you-adventurous.php

Fear Factor Quiz: http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/personality/check-out-your-fear-factor.php

Extreme Sports Quiz: http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/sports/

Links to Sites Used in Class

Links to Extreme Sports Videos

Extreme Mountain Biking
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/426195/magic_of_freeride/

Bungee Jumping in Costa Rica
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/863095/bungee_jump_off_bridge_into_death_river_gorge_in_costa_rica/

Rock Climbing
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-l-oc-lhqpIA/dan_osman_speed_rock_climbing/
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-qJEopoD-YYI/rock_climbing_fall/

Extreme Skiing (Helicopter skiing)
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-MtbDDBFu5dY/freeskiing_extreme_skiing_helicopter_skiing_brad_holmes_chainsaw_productions/

Polar Bear Hang Gliding
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-8QZwjbCj5x4/polar_bear_hang_gliding/


Link to How to Survive a Bear Attack

http://www.howcast.com/videos/100020-How-To-Survive-a-Bear-Attack

Activities for July 9 - 11

Bainbridge Island Adventure!
Friday, July 10 at 12pm, Estimated cost: $10

Join SCCC international students for a fun-filled trip to Bainbridge Island! We will take a ferry there together and we will have time to enjoy the many sights the island has to offer! There is nature, shopping, restaurants, and much more! We can even rent bicycles to ride around the island. It’ll be a lot of fun! Sign up with your friends!
For more information and to sign up, come to the Intercultural Activities Board Office in Room 205H, MAC building (behind the pool room) or email scccintlactivities@sccd.ctc.edu.

Chinatown‐International District Summer Festival
Saturday, July 11, 11am — 8pm & Sunday, July 12, 11am — 6pm FREE ADMISSION
Hing Hay Park — 423 Maynard Ave S — Downtown Seattle

Known to be the largest Asian‐American Streetfair in Washington, the International District Summer Festival offers a variety of Asian‐inspired Entertainment including Japanese Drumming, Chinese Martial Arts, Filipino Dancing, Lion and Dragon dances plus ... live concerts featuring Jazz, New Age and Pop music. Hand‐made Arts & Crafts, authentic Asian Cuisine, even a Karaoke Stage for those that feel inspired to showcase their vocal talents.

An On-line Quiz for Thursday, July 8

1) Take at least one quiz from each and take a total of three quizzes.
2) Bring your results to class and answer the question: Do you agree or disagree with these results? Why or why not?

Love Quiz
http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/love-dating/

Relationship Quiz
http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/relationships/

Things to Do This Weekend

Family Fourth at Lake Union
You can go on your own or join other SCCC students at this celebration. You will find all-ages games, food vendors, and a beer garden. Fireworks show at dusk (about 10 PM), Saturday, July 4th. Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle www.chasefamily4th.org
*Do you want to join other international students for the fireworks?
Where/When: Gas Works Park (meet in front of the SCCC Activities Center at 5:45pm on July 4th - fireworks will begin around 10pm)
Cost: Free (Please plan to bring about $10 for dinner and bus fare) Bring your friends, and enjoy!!!
Sign up by contacting Hoang in the IAB Office (MAC 205H) or by email at scccintlactivities@sccd.ctc.edu.
Bellevue Family Fourth
Famly Fun zone entertainment, rides, climbing wall, 2-8:30 p.m.; picnic games, 3-4:30 p.m.; C-17 flyover, 4 p.m.; music starting 5:30 p.m.; fireworks display with music by the 60-piece Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, 10:05 p.m. Saturday, Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue; free parking at Bellevue Square after 6 p.m. www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/familyfourth/

The Wooden Boats Festival
Dates: July 4th and 5th Time: 10 am – 6 pm daily Free - Donations Accepted!
The theme is heritage wooden boats. The ambiance is that of an old-fashioned, down-home waterfront festival where everything is fun, almost everything is free and nothing much is fancy. It's as authentically grassroots American as you can get and has been for the last 32 years. The 2009 Wooden Boat Festival will feature visiting vessels, public rides, activities for kids, demonstrations, the Quick & Daring 24-hour boat-building race, family boat building, food, live music, and much more! http://www.cwb.org/attend-2009-lake-union-wooden-boat-festival

An On-line Quiz for Thursday, July 2

Take this on-line personality quiz and see what kind of person you are (or find out that this quiz doesn’t work at all!)

1. Take the quiz.
2. Bring your results to class and answer the question:
Do you agree or disagree with these results? Why or why not?

http://www.quizrocket.com/fun-personality-quiz

*Moemi couldn't get her score on this quiz. I got mine and it was totally wrong, I think! You can try this site instead. Take at least 3 of these short quizzes and bring in the results. Good luck!

http://www.funquizcards.com/quiz/personality/

Welcome to Advanced Conversation!

This class is all about talking so you won't have much homework. Check the blog for links to conversations we'll use in class and for links to weekend activities in Seattle.